Clever use of that particular distortion filter. Maybe the globe/paperweight needs some tiny shadow or something to completely make it stand out from the "surface" or maybe there is some other visual cue that would do that? I like the way you think.
Mikel.
"The more we come in contact with animals, and observe their behaviour, the more we love them, for we see how great is their care for their young." - philosopher Immanuel Kant
Wonderful Post!