Absolutely no spot-editing is allowed. This includes, but is not limited to drawing tools, dodging/burning tools, and cloning tools. Additionally, the use of any type of selection tool is prohibited except to select a non-feathered, non-anti-aliased recta
That's a great effect, I love it. It has major appeal, but who knows, maybe a little much on the sky ( i mean a little) but i still think that it's very very great! :)
I have no idea how you accomplished this all within basic rules, but a very, very interesting image. Though I am not a big fan of desat, it works well for this image.