That is a method I learned form another artist on the net. I used Photoshop. I spared out just a small piece/stripe from the picture with the marquee tool in a new layer, (in this case) it goes from the bottom to the top. Than you transform it, stretch it to the left and to the right. The diver is spared in a extra level. It depends on which stripe in the picture you go for. It's smart to try different versions.
Glad you liked it. :-) And thanks for adding me to your album.
I am so glad this was approved. I can't see why it wasn't just published right away. It's truly technically well done, and a very good shot. If anything, I would say that a tiny bit more cropping to the left would have worked well in having the pearl diver even more off center, but that is just me and what I would have done. I still think it is just wonderful.
To be honest I was surprised, I didn't had hope that it would get published. But I had to try, because i like it myselv. Your suggestion to cropp it even more makes sence.
Thanks for your kind words.