The manipulation of the image is indeed clever but the original image does not belong to Mr. Sarkal. In my opinion, since this image was used for monetary gain, it violates the copyright of the original owner. It's a shame that the folks at Mini don't agree. Perhaps they should provide a prize to the original photographer, Kevin Collins, as well. You can find him (and the original image) here: http://www.kevincollinsfilm.com/Animals/Bugs-1/6985187_gh5hwL#!i=447077964&k=CHp4bFN
The manipulation of the image is indeed clever but the original image does not belong to Mr. Sarkal. In my opinion, since this image was used for monetary gain, it violates the copyright of the original owner. It's a shame that the folks at Mini don't agree. Perhaps they should provide a prize to the original photographer, Kevin Collins, as well. You can find him (and the original image) here: http://www.kevincollinsfilm.com/Animals/Bugs-1/6985187_gh5hwL#!i=447077964&k=CHp4bFN
http://www.kevincollinsfilm.com/Animals/Bugs-1/6985187_gh5hwL#!i=447077964&k=CHp4bFN