The Lion Sleeps

Near a great bridge near a spacious plain the great lion with the Imperial forces will cause a falling outside the austere city. Through fear the gates will be unlocked for him. Thanks to the following at flickr.com: stopher jones for the open gate at sunset; cody kwok, lion portrait; badastr...

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» Score: 59.25%

» Rank: 6 out of 8

Antiqued Roses

Everything created from source leaf except background texture layer by nasirkhan at morguefile.com Leaves are 'skeletonized' as often is done in flower arranging.

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» Comments: 11

» Score: 72.42%

» Rank: 3 out of 10

In the Dewy Morning

Thanks to NASA's Marshall Space Center for the overlay 'stars' source;

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» Comments: 6

» Score: 69.74%

» Rank: 2 out of 12

In the Depths

Thanks to Nemo's greatuncle at flickr.com for the background undersea source

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» Comments: 2

» Score: 63.34%

» Rank: 7 out of 16

Pride

Thanks to badastonomer at flickr.com for the use of his photo for the star layer. Everything else is from the rope source.

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» Comments: 10

» Score: 76.76%

» Rank: 1 out of 12

Even Dolls Have Fun

Thanks to PFX photos at flickr.com for the parachute source. Trees and ground are from doll source.

For: miss blue eyes contest

» Comments: 2

» Score: 63.96%

» Rank: 4 out of 15

Sunset Fantasy Flight

Thanks to dennis behm at flickr.com for the gorgeous sunset sky source. The rest of the image is all from the contest source. Please see SBS for details.

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» Comments: 4

» Score: 69.22%

» Rank: 3 out of 11

Homage

Thanks to brandijordon at flickr.com for the Civil War soldier source; Everything else is made from the source photo. Please see SBS for details. FOR THOSE WHO MIGHT BE CONFUSED , STATUES AND OBJECTS ARE OFTEN USED AS ACCESSORIES TO A FLORAL ARRANGEMENT. The soldier and cannon are accessories -...

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» Comments: 4

» Score: 65.22%

» Rank: 1 out of 6

Through Open Doors

Thanks to Augapfel at flickr.com for the throne image. Statue and lamps are from my own source taken at the Creation Museum. Walls, carpets are from source of doors.

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» Comments: 2

» Score: 66.03%

» Rank: 2 out of 8

Old Man of the Mountains

Old man, bird, and dugout canoe are made from source. Personal photo used for background. Old man of the mountains was Mountain Man Pete, He was made all of wood from his head to his feet. He lived in a cabin of logs that were crude, And rode his canoe while he played on his flute. He ...

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» Comments: 1

» Score: 65.8%

» Rank: 7 out of 12

Night of the Aurora

Thanks to Visit Finland for this gorgeous photo of the aurora borealis. It was, in general, a thrill to see the beautiful photos available of the aurora on flickr.com, but I chose to stay with this one in blues which seems to accent the coldness. Bear is from my own photos. (Taken at a Cabellas st...

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» Comments: 11

» Score: 71.76%

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From Black/White to Color

I thank taliesin at Morguefile.com for permission to use her beautiful photo of the girl silhouetted on her horse.

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» Comments: 1

» Score: 58.8%

» Rank: 5 out of 6

Colorful House in the Country

Just a fun, decorative image created with just the source image.

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» Comments: 5

» Score: 66.74%

» Rank: 2 out of 4

At Water's Edge

Thanks to malikdhadha at flickr.com for the flying bird source.

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» Comments: 2

» Score: 70.21%

» Rank: 3 out of 8

Musical Chairs

Thanks to Charlie Llewellin at flickr.com for the guitar player source;

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» Comments: 3

» Score: 61.39%

» Rank: 9 out of 12

Ready for Santa

No outside sources were used. Tree and decorations are all made from source as well as table, cookies, and tray. Cat, cup of cocoa, stocking, and bow are hand drawn with brush tools. Please see SBS for all details. Have a Merry Christmas All!!!

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» Comments: 7

» Score: 68.47%

» Rank: 2 out of 6

Japanese Garden

Thanks to jameshand at flickr.com for the waterlily source, and to nieve44 at flickr.com for the japanese garden source; also to OzinOH at flickr.com for the wood duck source;

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» Comments: 2

» Score: 64.92%

» Rank: 1 out of 4

Night Flight

Thanks to badastonomer for the sky used for overlays at flickr.com and to steveblackimages at flickr.com for the other sky source

For: baking contest

» Score: 59%

» Rank: 8 out of 8

Just for the Birds

Thanks to NASA's Marshall Space Center at flickr.com for the sky background; to sleight82 at flickr.com for the pinetree source; Birds and fruit are all drawn with brush tools. Please see SBS

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» Comments: 15

» Score: 73.53%

» Rank: 1 out of 6

Land of Calico Dragons

Only the source photo was used. Please see SBS.

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» Comments: 5

» Score: 62.27%

» Rank: 1 out of 5

Jamming for the Crows

Thanks to aswinkb at flickr.com for the guitar and to theclyde at flickr.com for the accordian. Thanks to ingridtaylow at flickr.com for the fllying crow;and to jpmckenna at flickr.com for the standing crow.

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» Comments: 5

» Score: 66.29%

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