Awesome interpretation and design for the snail. Absolutely a hint of life from all aspects. I'm biased, so I'm going to say that I love the background that my pure fractal produced. As I've repeated often, you can't see the true effect of some fractals until you apply them to a dark or black background. When you do, amazing results happen. The scene resembles an entrapment where the snail and insect roam. The little boy gazes in wonderment. How well you combine the elements to produce an authentic scene. But then your designs are always ethereal. I love the effect.

Good luck in the contest. I'm rooting for you. Take care.