You need to work on having a fixed focal point. Chief's head, the text, and the bars aren't working out well together.
Not true. You've had Photoshop for 3-4 days, so you're used to GIMP more. That's the only reason why you think it's easier.
i love the clone stam tool. it was what i used to make my first sigs. i didnt know anything about brushes so i just took a normal picture and lengthened out the background and stuff with simply the clone stamp tool. it was really sweet. i approve. and good job
Hmmm. its a nice effect. I'm not sure what the clone stamp is, or how to use it. but the little rectangles are nice touches. its pretty good, but did you do the effect (like the sorta smudged paiting look) or did you find the image like that?
I think you should try to use clipping masks because then you can move around the picture inside the bars. That way you can make quick and easy adjustments. new layer at top > IMAGE-APPLYIMAGE > CTRL+ALT+G ... done!
Zero, when I use the clone stamp. All I have to do is click another area to move it inside the rectangle.
Um I don't see any thing there you might want to make sure that the image is working. EDIT: its working now nice job man it look flat and i like that..