http://www.8-media.com/temp/firefly3.jpg

I'm at a lost with this in what to do next. This is the 3rd in a series that I wasn't planning on doing but I just go inspired.

The other 2 so you can get an idea of where I'm wanting to go

http://www.8-media.com/digitalartwork/firefly2.jpg
http://www.8-media.com/digital/digital/firefly.jpg

Interesting concept.

- Lower the brightness, it gives me a headache
- Lower the number of fireflies and spread them out a bit more

Looks good

The layer dodges are a bit strong, but your work often has this feel too it which really helps define your art. :)

I agree that the brightness is a bit strong and as a result the image lacks focus. Fewer fireflies might be an idea. if the overall brightness is taken down then the glow from the fireflies will help be a visual anchor.

In the other some of the colors are really spectular but if you mask out some of the areas on the various layers there might be a bit less 'noise' and again bring the subjects into focus better.

Nice work Ed, good to see more stuff from you. :)

http://www.8-media.com/temp/firefly3a.jpg

update less bright

That's awesome! I like the updated version better.
One things I would change is rays of light edges, too sharp for me.
Other than that it's perfect :)