Cloning, dodging, burning, etc. to improve your photo or remove imperfections or minor distracting elements, etc. is acceptable. However, using any editing tools to duplicate, create, or move major elements of your photograph is not permitted.
Very interesting abstract. I assume you added some radial blur to part of the shot? Nice effect and lighting but possibly not "out of this world" enough for the majority of voters. I like it a lot though. 8
This is a terrific image. I love the way you blurred the inside of the hollow part. I hope your photographer's comments will tell us how you did it. Good luck in the voting.