You truly are a "Master" Mater.

my contest entrent is out!

I see good movement but flip book can't reach to those standards yet... But whatever. Thing you did it on it's good

The drifting clouds go out of focus- is that a result of moving the layer many times (as you mention on your 'tounging' flipbook). Or is it a deliberate effect created by decades spent on full zoom gently caressing the mist into shape? :)

By the way this is totally awesome.

I'm a believer, MasterMater. The attention to detail, color tones... you gotta have the patience of a Zen Master to make it look so awesome. I bow in shame.