Desmond, The image as noted does not have a strong subject. I tired cropping it, but it is also not focused. If it had a sharp forcus you could crop to that. Given the comments and the image, the alternative I would go with is OOTB abstract.
I have provided one, very quick, alternative suggestion for your viewing. Basically, the image was adjusted in contrast and brightness slightly to highlight the finer details. I then used Dry Brush and Poster Edge to adjust the image. Other alternatives would work depending on your vision.
Don't know your feelings on the attached, but it is a suggestion for one direction to take it.
I like your vision with the colors and lighting, but without the strong subject or focus, like the others indicated, I don't think you found it yet. Keep trying that is the best way to grow. Experiment with your image and see if you can get it to develop into your vision.
Great repost, Dave! I'd also crop just a bit off the bottom in both cases to get rid of the darker area at the bottom. Neat idea for flames...it certainly does look like a pile of glowing embers!
i really like dave's repost. it's the three repeating oof lines along the bottom that bothers me most. you did great conveying fire. looks just like it.
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