artBob wrote:
What a challenge! Basically copied flames as separate layer for later use. ACR'd the original. Darkened it, especially the lights in Photoshop (PS) Curves. Burned the highlights. Burned the midtowns somewhat, Desaturated the midtowns somewhat. Set flames to Hard Light. (Those are the EFFECTIVE, steps, probably about 1/3 of various trial steps.)
When I uploaded, it looked a bit too dark for believability, so I did a second version a little closer to real light.
Seems you worked harder on it then I did. Glad you liked it.