Lately I've been using this screenshot from the .hack//G.U. Trilogy movie for my desktop. Every time I saw it I couldn't help but think, "This would make a great wallpaper for theOtaku..."
And so today I finally decided to get to that idea!

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All in all, this went through twelve variations before the final one. My objective here wasn't to do anything too complicated, but rather enhance the beauty of the original screenshot. Took 2.5 to 3 hours to complete.
Please feel free to post any constructive criticism you have for me.

Note: 1024x768 version had to be skewed a bit to fit the size requirements. It's all good though.

Brush credits go to: http://celestial-star.net/brushes/