The Crestock Photoshop Contest 2007

Here's a closer look http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=treeoflifehigp0.jpg
And in case you're wondering I used the tree, the small seedling from the guys hand and the female body shot make part of the background although its fairly unrecognizable. Comments welcome.

What image did you use, *laugh out loud*, just kidding. Well done, love the fish and the coral, good detail on the big image. Is that 2 small orange butterflies above the tree?

Why yes, yes it is. Thanks for noting some of the finer parts. Will likely be putting up a image breakdown a bit later on. (once I get home)

i like this alot i see like the story of how the tree came to life with the fish and underwater and then it sprouting int he earth..i just like how its done really has a good impact when you first see it small.

Simple but nice and harmonic in tones. Nice.

I agree the simple blend of tones in nice. Soft and dreamy like. Got my vote.

I like the bubbles in the sky add a bit of depth to an otherwise mostly flat peice.

I like it. As DollarBill said nice soft tones.The grass and atmospheric backdrop of the trees and faint mountain blend well together, helps bring the tree out as the focal point.

Thanks for the comments guys, appreciated.

Go the clown fish!

This ones cheery, like the colors. Good one

i like the colours on this one. looks like its somewhere you'd wanna be in a dream

I like this picture! Good Job A+++++++++++++++++++

Looks awesome!! :)

Nice one. love the colours.

Not bad at all, liking the join between land and sea. Smooth.

The soft rainbow is a great touch too. More realistic than a lot of those comical flat vector rainbows most seem to be doing. Pretty.

i like this its got a real happy feel to it like rebirthing or something. Nice job mate!

i like this one. Simple. there isn't too much going on in it and the colours create a happy feel.

Thanks for the positive comments everyone. Like most have stated it is simple looking although there is subtle detail but overall I wanted an uncluttered simple and spacious design. As I figured most would be doing busy looking pieces. I had stated earlier I was going to post a breakdown, I've had very little time to do so as of late but will definitely do so tonight (Aus time).

Here's a link to a breakdown image for those interested. Plus it has some close up crops. http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=r4breakdownrc7.jpg

The fish bubbles are cool in the blow ups, nice overall. Probably could have added another something in the sky though.

Nice colours. Soft tones.

its good to see youv'e gotten more votes i hope that you win.

Just wonderful what youve created. The original tree pic was one of mine and to see what youve done with it is just amazing. Really beautiful and interesting final result.

This ones quite calming, the simplicity works well. I love it.

Very Pretty

Beautiful scene.

Hi,
If you think my image
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If you think it is not worth it then please don't hesitate to say: Bullshit.

http://www.crestock.com/blog/design/contest2007/entry.aspx?id=6424
Thanks for your time

Oh man....it really is a nice image but why central composition?!!! And you did vertical and horizontal center.

Thanks nixon, and well the central comp was fully intended for perfect balance to help create the calm nature of the piece. A off center image although different and a little more confronting would not have given the image the same softness I felt. I suppose it came off as boring rather than balanced harmony.