Congrats!

Congrats Eda, really fine entry!!

Congratulations.

Congrats!

Congrats!

Congratulations, beautiful work.

Much fun!

I like the blending, the texture and the idea.

Congrats, well deserved

Congrats!!

congrats. loved the execution of this entry .

Congrats!

Congratulations....

Really well done

While it is true that we do not allow the use of DeviantArt Photography images as a rule there can be exceptions. In this case the DeviantArt author states in the comments (seventh comment from the top), in response to a request to use the image as stock: "Thanx! Please, feel free to use my work as you wish - I do not believe in copyrights and such "

We have seen this before on DeviantArt and because of this it's important to carefully check the terms for individual images. In general DeviantArt Photography images are copyrighted and cannot be used as stock but as in this case there are exceptions. It should also be mentioned that DeviantArt Stock authors can write any rules they wish and many are so unusual and complex we no longer check for compliance, that is now up to the Pxleyes entry author. As long as the image is listed as "stock" and has not been altered by Photoshop (other than a color change or enhancement) we allow it.

Note that source 8- The Starfield is an image in the Public Domain that has been enhanced with a color change so it is acceptable as a source.

BTW author, a really nice entry!

Welcome back... nice work.

Good piece of work.

Source 1 is not a stock image. When using DA for source material, always use this link, which will take you to the stock section. http://www.deviantart.com/browse/all/resources/stockart/ Even then, some images will be renders, which are not valid sources.

Pretty cool! Love the light work

Congrats!

Congrats Eda

Nice work, congrats!

Fantastic work.

Great blend, mood & color!

congrats .....nice job

congrats vertigo you deserve it very neat and sharp

Congrats, well earned first place!!

Congrats, nice job!

OK, sorry.

Wonderful entry really well done!!

You are wrong Bob. Permission is required ONLY for model stock.
DA author's rules:
Outside Use
All non-model stock is now mostly unrestricted apart from commercial use. Meaning, that you can use my animal/background/object/texture stock on any website without my prior permission PROVIDING you give me credit for stock and provide a link back to this account.

Author, this is a great image. Try to get permission from the DA author to use source5.

Good work. Very sharp image and the blending is also good. Good luck!

This is absolutely stunning. So much detail, even in hi-res!

Whoa.....that is awesome!! So clean and clear. Excellent concept and very well executed.

Congrats !

congrats very impressive

Congrats!!

Congrats Vertigo fabulous work

Beautiful job! Love the setting and the image itself, good colors. I can see a lot of work done. Good luck!

Amazing job, powerful entry! Good luck author!

Super creative and unique! Good Luck!

Very fun work

Looks good. Right on theme.

Adorable! Nicely done.

Nice to see this in the contest, lovely entry.

Congrats!!

well done

Congrats very well done

Nice work. One little point: the hand looks more desaturated than the face.