I'm happy to see a fellow member that can use Photoshop to expand their photography into new visual realms. It is sad to see the words "Digital Art" thrown around on this site when it's used in the "it's not photography debate". I laughed to myself quietly many years ago "1999" at a local photography club meeting when the majority of members voted not to allow any work to be considered produced from digital cameras. So carry on my friend and embrace this ever - changing world of photography with passion and most of all "laughter".
Haven't seen 300 but just looked up this image... what is so great about your photo is that it works wonderfully if you have seen the movie or if you haven't. I wish this had scored higher.. I definitely think it deserved to.
300! Best scene in the whole movie, ehm, I mean trailers, haven't seen the movie yet. Mood of that moment is very well captured, nice spiritual mystic flows with a dreamy soft edge to it.