Just a small manip...
I haven't done one in a very long time...I think it's because once I start one, I tend to find I hate it or I move on to a different project (Or the fact I'm playing too much World of Warcraft >.>;;.)
At any rate, I thought the background was really beautiful...especially now that it's fall; most people don't want to play in the cold.
And this manip is about letting your inner child play.

you see how ~dovestock is jumping over the water? To me, that symoblizes youth; a playdate with the weather changing...

So lets get down with the tools, eh?
-Girl: ~dovestock She has wonderful stock there
-Background and house: [link]
-Photoshop CS
-Wacom Tablet.

I took my time trying to bring out the natural highlights in the girl. I made her hair a bit redder than it is and brought out her skin tone and shadows. The background I left alone besides bringing out the shadows and the highlights. The house I totally had to change.
Hope you enjoy
(I do apologize about any spelling and punctuation errors. I'm kind of tired >.O)