The background doesn't convince me but the cat looks really pretty.

convince? im not sure what that applies to?

So you just changed the contrast and maybe some gradient? That's kind of not enough even though you've made the original look much better..gl..

im sick of people commenting negative on my simple entries, yet others who post ridiculous entries dont get criticized at all. smh

It does look way better than the original.

People are not hate-commenting on your entries, they see your potential and want you to show them more, because it seems you have the skills to do it.

This is the reason why some "ridiculous entries" don't get criticized, cause the commenters don't know what to expect or ask from the author, and explaining him how to improve & grasp. fundamentals, might take too long.

People here also vote on creativity, imagination wow-effect, and by force of habit they expect more complex work.

Your entry looks gorgeous, as i said .If, for example, you would make it a portrait in a hands of a girl you would find as stock, voters could also appreciate your blending skills, your composition, your patience to search & find the right source & stuff like that.

I'm Not trying to tell you what to do, or make you modify anything, I'm just explaining how things work around, in my opinion.

In short, you`ve made an adjustment...not a manipulation. A nice adjustment though

This is sweet. Nice job! A definite enhancement!

i also added a paw

Great job

Nice enhancement, that is so true, you did a great job there.. I have to agree with the people who expect more then "just" an enhancement, as I am one of them! Totally agree with @Greymval. I wish you the best of luck author!

Sometimes simple works and this is one of those times IMO!