nice like it

Thanks for comment.

As a newbie how do I know if a image has already been manipulated?

Good question author. Many times it's obvious, but not always. All I can say is try to develop a sharp eye. Sometimes the author of an image will say it's been manipulated in the description. GL on your entry.

like the background image -- may find the big birds also have big droppings just ask any one near a retention pond in the spring (LOL)

So Alan2641 there is plenty of good fertilizer around... Eh?

Canada is a beautiful country, judging by this image. What time of year do these birds fly south, author? LOL, love his little foot coming OOB - he just might be heading my way!

This came out wonderfully! It reminds me of the toy kaleidoscopes when I was a kid filled with colored bits of plastic...Great work!

Thanks! I didn't quite expect it to turn out so realistic when I started makin' it! I've never made a kaleidoscope effect before but as it turns out, it's really fun!!

Long may it wave...er, swirl...Nice work!

good try author

Simple but good!