Here’s the final image at the max res I could get it for decent viewing and as a milestone entry. (CLICK ON IT)
Ultra hi-res to be in next post…
Any final comments before I call it complete? I may have some time tomorrow to tweak, but certainly not re-render any of this stuff. 
Feel free to let me know what you think…
Hi-resolution image of the Wail (1.8 mb - so get ready)
It’s been a whole lot of fun doing this challenge and I’ve learned more than I ever have in a 2 1/2 month span. I’ve read about 50 different tutorials after I entered this challenge and learned some stuff from other participants.
I look forward to seeing everyone’s final works. We all got something else to hang on our walls now…I sincerely wish you all good luck and want to thank you for your encouragement, crits, and good eyes.
Also MUST thank my wife and daughter for not killing me yet…if this challenge would have lasted another day, I’d be toast.
Thanks you guys! It’s a bit of a relief that I’m done. Now that I’m finished, I need to go check people’s threads out…I’ve been so slammed that I haven’t been able to visit! 
Congrats for crossing the line!!!
Loved to visit your thread and watch the progress,
and this is one of my favs for it is incredibly cool
and skillfull piece! Beautiful image!!!
BEST LUCK and see you around 
the flying people is great… and all the image too! i really love your skillz for character design! this character is great… i hope to see an animation of it some day;) … well congratulations and good luck mate!
An awesome result, Jesse! Aside from the main character itself, you also did a great job on the mo-blurred guys… not to mention the light on the right-hand side of the background - beautiful!
Ok, this is it for real this time. I did some color correction (for warmth) and also did some diffuse glow filtering to give some light blooming effects…NOW, I’m done.
Good job man!!That’s a very interesting piece.I expecially love that light effect and the men falling.What else to say?..Wonderful picture and obvously goo luck!
Congratulations Sandpiper! Sorry for your character, Im focused on the earth and stones, that looks so real!
Very good job, plus Im impressed 'cause you started it pretty late.
Best of luck!
:applause:
Jesse…You finished with flying colors…I believe you took some major strides forward within this challenge as evidenced by just one look at your work…It turned out very nicely,I sure hope to see you here again soon…it’s been a rather sad week,my lakers lost,the challenge is over…But i now look forward to my private project,a new challenge here at CGtalk possibly (I kind of feel the pull ) and a New laker season is already not too far…I’ll be seeing you around I am sure,take care,and once gain very nice piece of art,you should be proud…
fabulous piece sandpiper … one of my favs (as you knew) …the final image came out great and the comp work filled it out very nice
congrats on a great entry:thumbsup:
Nice work man! hehe has got a nice feel to it, and great use of colors. I would agree that the stones and sands looks really realistic too. Really nice work on those. The glow is a nice addition to give a real mood to the finals. Congrats and good luck!!
