Stone cold cobra

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final rank: 3 out of 29 entries

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This is all source material, except for the tongue and eye, which was from one of my own images.

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final score: 55.4 %

votes placed: 199

submitted: 76 days ago

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nice work, but since you kept its tongue, I'd also list that source and leave it on that sand.
(76 days ago)

I agree, I dont think the backround fits, but the cobra is nice
(76 days ago)

Good idea, nice work. But i also think it could use a different background.
(76 days ago)

tongue barely shows up in final

would look cool if stone snake was emerging/morphing out of pebble background

(75 days ago)

Thanks for the suggestion, I've tried it and the snake gets lost in the pebbles
(75 days ago)

Very nice to see art work made out of those rocks, I am impressed
(73 days ago)

Thank you for your comment, sometimes it's hard to feel appreciated on this site!! I have asked to be removed from the site, as I have been accused of vote rigging, Funny since I have no vote power!! Good luck with your work and happy days.
(73 days ago)

4-steps guide for Stone cold cobra:

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Entry guide: step 1 of 4

I started by using a picture of a cobra that I already had, then I cut out some pebbles from the sun contest picture

Entry guide: step 2 of 4

Here we are STILL warping pebbles, phew!

Entry guide: step 3 of 4

Snakes head almost finished now, yes, it was all warping of the pebbles.

Entry guide: step 4 of 4

Here I've taken some more pebbles and started to create the rock body of the Cobra. I used the dodge and burn tool to add some better lighting to them, then I just added a couple of layers and painted onto them, Can't think of anywhere else to put him, any suggestions?

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