Chuck,
I'm with Rambo - I love the effect - I think that some that might criticize aren't realizing that the effect is just that - an effect - and if the artist doesn't have the eye for the shot, it won't work. I have seen other pics that used this process, and they were flat as a pancake - yours are brilliant - You enhance the shot with the effect - I could see them printed out and hanging in my office.. Thanks for being creative and sharing that creativity with all of us!