The old dragon...

She roared as she rose from her lair
and winced in pain stretching out her neck
as scales fell from it to the ground
She spread her wings with waves of agony
that made her shudder and groan
Beaten, ragged, tired and ready for the next world
She would not tolerate the deliberate death of her offspring
The slayers must pay...

Dramatic music to go with it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNnhla9DOO8

From the original here - https://365project.org/marlboromaam/challenges-and/2022-11-14 Rendered in Pixel Bender and On1-10's blur filters.

I have a challenge for you if you choose to accept... Find something in nature that reminds you of a magical or mystical or mythical creature.

[Pam]

This looks so awesome on black! I will see what I can come up with. :)

[Phil Howcroft]

top class mono as usual mags

[Mags]

@pamalama Thank you so much, Pam. Oh I would love to see what you come up with. =)

@phil_howcroft Thank you, Phil.

[Renee Salamon]

Fabulous. A bit of fire would be nice too

[Mags]

@rensala Thank you, Renee. I tried to keep it simple this time. =)

[Larry Steager]

Well-presented and told.

[Mags]

@larrysphotos Thank you, Larry.

[4rky]

Terrific B&W and a masterful edit
And a great accompanying narrative

[Mags]

@4rky Thank you very much. Very kind things to say. =)

[LManning (Laura)]

So cool and creative! I love it.

[Diana]

Wonderful shot and narrative, you come up with some amazing images Mags.

[Susan Wakely]

Great shapes and edit.

[Mags]

@ljmanning Thank you so much, Laura.

@ludwigsdiana Thank you, Diana. Sometimes, I have an overactive imagination.

@wakelys Thanks, Susan.

[haskar]

Gool processing.

[JudyG]

Amazing! I'm not sure I can find anything that magical :)

[Mags]

@haskar Thank you very much, Haskar.

@365jgh Thank you so much, Judy. Just use your imagination and look around. =)

[Bill Ososki]

Interesting detail

[Mags]

@ososki Thanks, Bill.

[Krista Marson]

This is cool

[Mags]

@blueberry1222 Thank you, Krista.