IMO Step 3 looks better. The HDR effect gives the whites a yellow cast. (Why the hairy smoke?)...

this is just SUPER!!! good luck

I have to agree with CMYK46, step 3 has the look that could have been preserved in the 4th step if you'd have wanted to have the smoke trail spiral around like you did -- still, this is a great composition

Thanks. I think you are right. Probably should have left it alone.

Thanks. I think you are right. Probably should have left it alone.

This is really wonderful!! Good luck, author!

Thank you..

Very beautiful and magical indeed!

Thank you Joe

Love it, really great concept.

Out of the box, splendid turn, simple &effective. I hope it get's on top!

This is very creative, author. Love the colors and added mountains and frame. Is there a source for the Chinese characters?

@ greymval. Thank you for the awesome feedback. It's greatly appreciated.
@ pearlie. No there isn't. The chinese characters is just a translation from a translator. But now that I think of it google translate would be a source. That's a great point. I'll add it now. Thanks for the comment.

Absolutely spectacular use of the source~A fave for sure and high marks Best of Luck

Thanks so much Christy.

Awesome ! Love everything about it.

Stunning imagination! A fav from me, best of luck

It took me a second. Then I saw it! Nice work! GL!

Thank you jbillitteri, layerstack, and jawshoewhah for your lovely feedback.
Updating SBS. Didn't have time yesterday, finished step 7 this morning. Complete it by this evening. And once again, thanks for all the compliments and faves.

Very well done!

It really reminds me some greetings cards that there are in Japan. Beautiful...

Thanks for the comments AdhirAnimator and erikuri. Great confidence builders!!!!
SBS updated and finished. Woot!!!

WOW this is art...very well done author

Beautiful work.

LOLE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

congrats for the 1st ............

Congrats, absolutely beautiful work

Congrats

hey congrats...

Congrats!

Congratulations!

Congrats...

Congrats!

Congrats

Congrats!!

@ erathion, EmiK, creativefreedom. Thank you for your beautiful comments.

Thank you everyone for your support and congratz. Super excited!

damn... this is really so beautiful... true touch of a very artistic soul.. congrats...!

Yea!! Congos, my fav!!

This is great. I'd love it more without the blur on the face.
It's not to late to make a SBS, which will get you a higher vote & let other members learn something.

wow this is awsome author.... very believable, well done!!!

Thanks for the SBS, and good luck!