The Collector
by Tully

Comment by Paul:
Huge amount of effort here, a great concept too. I really like Ll the various creatures and I like how it all makes sense in terms of story (perfect title). Given the efforts you have gone to, the flat lighting and lowish contrast is a bit of a niggle - I can think a slight vignette, a bit of diffusion in the highlights and a tad more contrast would have have made the whole scene look a little more real. I am sure you wanted to ensure that we could see all of your various creatures but I think sacrificing some clarity, especially towards the edges for the sake of making the whole scene seem more real might have been a better choice.

Still a 10 from me though, and of the three 10s I gave, I think this - for flat out effort, deserves the blue.

The Collector
by Tully

Comment by J-Me:
Astounding!

The Collector
by Tully

Comment by theraindew:
Feels more like "Impossible Creatures", still a refreshingly new concept.

The Collector
by Tully

Comment by CNovack:
I love the creative imagination that I see in this composition! Makes me think of just who this collector of fantastical beasts is; a demigod - a child-god, etc. etc. But back to the beasts. The main creature - hmmm is that the Clazmonian Sow of Greek myths (although it is said to have pink flamingo wings;-) ) I think I also see a gryphon but it does not have wings. There are other 'created' beasts that I cannot tie to any known mythical beasts - I wish there were more identifiable ones for that would have further strengthened the connection to known mythical beasts as opposed to fantastical beasts. Still, a an above average composition that is well done.

The Collector
by Tully

Comment by snaffles:
Judi, if this isn't your entry, and you don't ribbon, then I'm a monkey's uncle. Which is quite alarming, as I'm a woman! ;-0

The Collector
by Tully

Comment by Lydia:
THIS is amazing! So creative and believable! I hope all of the images were taken during the challenge. Well done! (not voting)

ETA: Validated! Cool! You really took all of these and did all of this in the challenge period! I'm amazed and pleased. LOT of hard work... and a beautiful image to show for it.

The Collector
by Tully

Comment by Alicia:
Amazing idea and execution. Coolest photo ever!

The Collector
by Tully

Comment by JustCaree:
nice job!

The Collector
by Tully

Comment by LonnieD:
Excellent!!!

The Collector
by Tully

Comment by love:
I love your take on the challenge... very creative!