I look at this and find a beautiful image, However, I also see an obviously manipulated image. What I think breaks the fantasy feel for this image, is the smoothness of the water over the rocks. If, there was a more illustrative feel to the rapids, I think this picture would be award winning. I really enjoy the colours of the trees, the fairy and orbs are nice. But, for me the water takes me away from the imaginary.
Wow! thats beautiful. You singlehandedly just made me feel like such a crappy photographer and post processer.lol! I dont have a friggen tenth of your talent. amazing. great work!