Not really an 'action shot' IMHO, more an overview

One of the old masters would have been happy with this author!

O! I have hair!

Darn it! Give me my hat back!

you didn't fell into the trap on going to close and while doing that getting a blurry shot.
This shows what a ink-drop should show IMHO

Yep would be good to have a lot of entries here

Cool one and you set a high standard to start this contest of

you got the perfect expression here

Very good, looks very realistic!
Maybe take some extra time to fix the edges around the stone

800 votes that's a good amount, the 600 views: a lot of ppl just watch and do not vote, or you have been on the front page for a long time, but what do you mean with the 200 blind votes?

Suggesting there has been some cheating going on?
I suggest you read up the votingsystem and how mods work. Looking at the other entries I think you have nothing to complain, some where better and others where not as good, you got a far ranking / rating IMHO.

I'm not pointing at our own Santa (Spaceranger) right now... I want another clue!

great entry and good find with the background.

Great!
Maybe an idea: have the liquid in the bottle squirt out of the bottle and remove the bottle top? Using the liquid as fuel?

Great use of the shape and also a great entry
Would make a good icon.

I agree with Slush: very fun and nice entry
Could use some work on the shadows and blending, and maybe fix the top of the cupcake: it's cut off. It's some extra work but this entry is worth it and will get higher votes.

Very nice photo but I wonder if this is 'blue on blue' as the description asks for or just blue...

Very, very, very nice!

Congrats for winning this tournament
I've mailed the crown by snailmail

"Hope it looks better now" it is still pretty dark to me...

According to SXC
"Old car called Warszawa, a product of FSO in Poland."

but yes: nice entry anyway!

Congrats for making the final

Congrats for making the final

Congrats for making the final

Congrats for making the final GO GET THEM!

Congrats to you for making it to the third round Good luck there!

Congrats to you for making it to the third round Good luck there!

Congrats to you for making it to the third round Good luck there!

Congrats to you for making it to the third round Good luck there!

Congrats to you for making it to the third round Good luck there!

Congrats to you for making it to the third round Good luck there!

Congrats to you for making it to the third round Good luck there!

Congrats to you for making it to the third round Good luck there!

Superb!

Author I would like a print of this, this is a high quality entry
My hat of for this!

Great shot and congrats on a great 4th place Sweety

Great entry and good score, been fun competing against you over the last 4 weeks.

Congrats on 3rd place you did a great job in this tournament!

Sorry you didn't make it to first place, taking all 4 rounds together you where better!
Next time you'll win!

very, very, very nice! Colors match perfect as do the sources but the blending in the high res could be better, the edges are very sharp, new layer and blur those edges with a small blurbrush (select all layers and go over the edges) can help you here, 15 minutes work and it will improve your work a lot

Congrats making it to the final round!

Congrats making it to the final round!

Congrats making it to the final round!

I think going less on the textures in the face and shirt will enhance your entry a lot.

Great entry

Congrats for winning this first Jackpot contest, great entry. Love the mood of it

Congrats for making it to the next round

Congrats for making it to the next round

Congrats for making it to the next round

Congrats for making it to the next round

Congrats for making it to the next round

Congrats for making it to the next round