Photoshop contest - dog nose

I was just playing around with the lighting on this. I tried a new effect, HDRI I think. I'm new to it. I copied the flower and duplicated it. I only used the image source.

Arlo [lvl 12] [vp 2000] [ 133]:

Be careful of the masking around the flower's bloom, it is now leaving a dark outline.
(50 days ago)

final score: 43.3 %

votes placed: 159

submitted: 50 days ago

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Well. My first contest entry :)
Although very unprofessional. So I'd really, really appreciate comments, so that I can improve :)
Thanks!

kymbryonic [lvl 2] [vp 1000] [ 25]:

omg there are issues with shadows, etc. but i gave points just because this is so ding dang CUTE feels like it needs an image on the righthand side, too
(53 days ago)

Arlo [lvl 12] [vp 2000] [ 133]:

When you add elements to a source picture, light levels and contrast levels are key to making the additions look natural. Your added parts, generally, have more contrast that the source pic so work a bit on making those be a good match and you will improve your entry.
(53 days ago)

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Thanks ^_^ Helpful!
(53 days ago)

YourNameHere [lvl 6] [vp 590] [ 6]:

AWESOME first entry masking is exquisite, play with lighting a bit esp. on the girl, she is too bright. You can desaturate her or lower the bottom white tab/bar on levels. other than that GREAT job.
(53 days ago)

incolor16 [lvl 14] [vp 1000] [ 111]:

cute first entry. i agree about shadows, and also sometimes less can be more.... maybe next time worry less about adding images to your picture, and more about tying them all together. it will make the picture make more sense and be less chaotic.
(53 days ago)

ken2han2 [lvl 1] [vp 0] [ 0]:

keep going man, you can do it, waiting for your next entry
(52 days ago)

SpiffehMikkeh [lvl 1] [vp 1000] [ 116]:

cute idea =D I agree with the previous commenters, lighting needs some work to make the image look more natural, also, there are some masking problems, especially on the boy's head
(52 days ago)

sources used for this entry:

• 1: Source image
• 2: source2
• 3: source3
• 4: source4
• 5: source5
• 6: Result

final score: 42.2 %

votes placed: 172

submitted: 53 days ago

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Fred tried to tell her that taking a vacation at Jurassic Park wasn't a good idea, but she wouldn't listen.

Royalty-free licenses purchased:
BEACH SAND © Nikitu | Dreamstime.com
CRAB CLAW © Tap10 | Dreamstime.com

r1k3r [lvl 15] [vp 1000] [ 121]:

Nice idea but the claw looks a little 2d and if the dog is supposed to be inside the claw, or mouth, why is there no shadow on the dogs torso?
(50 days ago)

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sources used for this entry:

• 1: BEACH SAND
• 2: CRAB CLAW

final score: 41.3 %

votes placed: 160

submitted: 51 days ago

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Here is my creation, all i used was the given image.

kymbryonic [lvl 2] [vp 1000] [ 25]:

nice alien
(51 days ago)

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• 1: D_O_G

final score: 41.2 %

votes placed: 161

submitted: 51 days ago

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made just for fun

ken2han2 [lvl 1] [vp 0] [ 0]:

simple but interesting
(55 days ago)

kymbryonic [lvl 2] [vp 1000] [ 25]:

since it looks like green smoke, perhaps develop the smoke idea
(53 days ago)

milkins [lvl 15] [vp 1000] [ 81]:

eww, poor sick dog *(
(50 days ago)

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final score: 40.4 %

votes placed: 198

submitted: 55 days ago

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