Nowhere does it say that manipulations aren't allowed. Art is what you make of it and this is Art. Still voting for this image. Would hate to see it get taken over by some of the other stuff that's been creeping into the top 5. Don't want to see another great image get knocked out.

Absolutely Amazing. Powerful Message.

I really enjoy looking at this photo. The lighting is wonderful and you did a great job of photoshoping the face onto the stick. Creative, unique, just plain wonderful. Bravo.

i love everything about this shot.its strong, the story is clear, and its just beautiful