Looking again at the complexity of the fence, I'd probably try a copied selection of the fence itself, flipped and distorted using free transform, then blended and masked to look realistic. If you are at an early stage of learning Ps, all that probably sounds like gobbledygook. Each time I want to do something new I see if I can find a free video on the net - there's usually something helpful. I make a note of where that help is, 'cos I find it difficult to remember it all, so have to go back several times!

Fantasy doesn't mean you can get away with anything that's a bit too much like hard work! Go down that route and you won't learn much at all. Your image is a good concept and the presention has plenty too commend it - but learn how layers work, how to keep track of them, how to add adjustment layers and lots more, then you'll enjoy how your composites improve and expand as your learning grows. Keep posting as you improve, critique is helpful. Have a look at Phlearn.com for free tutorials, they are seriously helpful.

Hi Paul,

I really like your fantasy image. I honestly do not mind the purple cast, and the blue is OK, as well, but seems just a tad darker? Removing the stars in front of the moon is a plus, since even for fantasy it is better without. I honestly do not mind lack of shadows for the fence, and just isn't totally unbelievable, since the fence slats are small, tall, and narrow and may not even cast shadows with the moonlight just right.

Also, the lack of turn around footprints for the fox is also OK, since the fox may have turned aroiund quite tightly and is really sitting on his turn around footprints along with the excellent body shadow work you have done.. Fox can and do make very tight position changes, and I don't see that as a problem at all.

Very nice job - now I have something to think about doing someday for a fantasy composite. You have a nice imagination and good PP'ing composite work combining yoiur separate images.

Best Regards,
Tom

Hi Paul,

I really like your fantasy image. I honestly do not mind the purple cast, and the blue is OK, as well, but seems just a tad darker? Removing the stars in front of the moon is a plus, since even for fantasy it is better without. I honestly do not mind lack of shadows for the fence, and just isn't totally unbelievable, since the fence slats are small, tall, and narrow and may not even cast shadows with the moonlight just right.

Also, the lack of turn around footprints for the fox is also OK, since the fox may have turned aroiund quite tightly and is really sitting on his turn around footprints along with the excellent body shadow work you have done.. Fox can and do make very tight position changes, and I don't see that as a problem at all.

Very nice job - now I have something to think about doing someday for a fantasy composite. You have a nice imagination and good PP'ing composite work combining yoiur separate images.

Best Regards,
Tom

Fantastic work, Paul. I enjoyed this tremendously. What an artiste you are!

I read all the comments before looking at either image, which actually helped me see with a more discerning eye.

What I took from the feedback is related to what OddJobber expressed: whether we can accept as total fantasy, or whether there are small details that niggle at us because they aren't realistic. And of course this is likely to be different for everyone.

I do prefer the moon without stars in front of it, but otherwise, I'm fully onboard with your original vision

Just noticed this is in FYC so it should have some comments.
This is a fine FANTASY image. Blue or purple? Obviously shot during the purple hours.
Stardust in front of the moon. No problem.
No fence shadow? Shape of moon? Magic footprints? Hell yes! It's the magic of fantasy.
Most of the comments are aimed at making the image more realistic.
I will agree that the moon could be smaller to give more attention to the fox.
Overall great work, from the excellent original images to the well executed blending.
Did I mention that this is a fine FANTASY IMAGE?