Magnificent image. Love the surrealism,
Wall worthy!

Thank you.

Thank you!

Thank you for the comment. I appreciate your recognition.
As you pointed out, some after shot manipulation has evoked some sleepy atmosphere to this shot. The original itself was some what sub-par but I really liked the composition and felt it needed some enhancing. Most of the image is as nature intended just richened up a bit. On my screen, tilting forward lightens the landscape a bit but, the dimness is intentional for effect.
Cheers!

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you, Olga.

No disrespect intended, Author. Its just highly unusual to be taken to another website for viewing as most sites like this one prohibit such actions. Good luck on your fine entry.

Thanks for the comments Olga.
Regarding the crop, this was a single, candid shot taken from >100m and I was seated in a beach chair. I had to sacrifice the paw tip as the owners foot was in the frame. Never an ideal condition when shooting on the fly and sometimes you work with what ya got. I really liked the "story" and its potential so...I worked with it.
Glad you like it.

Thanks for the input. Much appreciated.

Yup!
Cyber-Gremlins seem to be at work. (Spambots??)
I did send a query to Staaan but have not yet received a response.