Shadows are wrong, and too dark...you'd be better off without them. Looks good otherwise.

Thanks CMYK.... got rid of shadows....

Yep, better.

What, what? It looks better WITHOUT shadows?
The thing is there's an obvious shadow on the shed so..
Well at least you could try to burn under horsey or smth, but you know how to do a shadow, so place it under him.

If you could place those fern on top of the shed-layer by using masks, it would already look better. GL

I had to bring the shadow back.... I just lowered the opacity. I think greymval is right, there is a shadow on the shed, so, it should be a shadow by the horse and the couple. Hope it looks better.

Thanks again for suggestions and comments.... moved the shadow underneath the horse, and got rid of the couple's shadow.

Well i won't lie, it's not perfect, but the overall image has improved from the first time i saw it.

A lot of the blending is off but keep trying. You'll get it.

Thanks jawshoewhah.... I will.....

??? Where did the water go?

Oh no, CMYK, I'm gonna make you read the SBS! It's the 3rd point of the second step. (lol).
It started as a lake dwelling and than i made it desert. The reflection on the sand makes it look like there's a puddle - water spots - underneath the house. It made sense when it crossed my mind, and i liked it. It represents more of the source and some reminiscence of the river can be seen somewhere behind the house, as well. I might be infatuated with my work at this momment... I ll be back tomorrow.

great idea

cool idea...best of luck author

Very good idea and effort here, author. LOL at your Step2, line 3 - I can so relate!

You read my SBS, wow man, I'm impressed

love it..... nice imagination....good luck