BandJob

Hey man, it's a good start! Try making the bridge not as long. Make the figure larger. Make the burning building more distinguished(all I see is a window and fire). Instead of all black on the bottom part maybe add some textures and colors that go along with the top part (dark to light) Hope that helps dude

thanks for reply man! i'll definitely take the advice and put it towards future projects. unfortunately, this one already went to print. so there isn't much i can do to change it for the original purpose. but i totally understand where you are coming from with all those suggestions. the building was a more distinguished before the client wanted more things done to it.

I can see what you were trying with all the effects but I think they are all a bit too hard. Less is more in this kind of artwork.

Thanks for the advice Tim! I'll definitely keep that in mind.

I agree with Zeb's comments as well. -I would also stay away from photoshop brushes so obvious in a piece like this, try adding textures instead. -Adding a bit of blur to the trees, so they are not so sharp and it sets them back into space behind the girl a bit wouldn't hurt, right now they feel too close to the foreground that they are almost competing with her. Same with the birds in the distance. -I aso would have liked to see off into the distance, past the center of the bridge, instead of just that black blotch, as to create a sense of depth and atmosphere, as opposed to just a flattened scene. Overall you did a very good job, my friend. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing your next project and your progression.

iamdb, thanks for the kind words and great feedback. I appreciate all the tips and advice. it really helps for the future. That goes for you all. With this being my first in depth photoshop, I know I still have lots to learn and things I can improve on.