Critique - Georgivis

George,

I think this photo is really well done. I was amazed at the insertion of your fingers on the bottom of the image, and how it wasn't part of the original image. I also really like the crystal ball. I thought at first that the ball was surely part of the original drawing, but now that I look at it more closely I can see that is a bit more clear than the dragon. I think the clarity of the crystal ball is what really brings this image to life, which is what brings me to what I think could be edited / improved upon.

I think the only drawback to this amazing image is the fact that the crystal ball is clearer than the dragon and fingers. But really, with a little touch up in Photoshop, that would could be easily changed. I think if the entire image was the same sharpness / clarity, then it would seem more "real" and could easily be passed off as professional work. In regards to what I'm confused about, I'm really only confused about one thing. Basically, I'd like for you to add a bit more explanation on what you did in Photoshop and how you did it. Not being a Photoshop expert myself by any means, I love the changes you made to the image, but really don't come away knowing exactly how do to them myself. Maybe if you just add a little more commentary on that, it'd really help to better my understanding.

In regards to what I would change, I can honestly say I wouldn't change anything other than the clarity of the image. I love it. I love the images inside the crystal ball - that is just so amazingly well done. And basically, about what ideas / techniques I want to use: basically everything. I love the polishing techniques you used in Photoshop. Once I figure out how to use them, I will. Great job, George.