Yes, it was fun... and even more so, because it isn't easy... :-)

Somehow this exercise reminded me of one of the first images I created back in 2003...
That render was based on a photo as well...

 http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=599474

Almost looks like I haven't learned much in those 8 years :lol:
 

Yesterday's the past, tomorrow's the future, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present.