It has a lot of energy and vitality. It seems quite smooth at the size I'm viewing (smaller) - don't know about larger sizes. It has a certain depth and sense of movement.

My main criticism would be that it doesn't look like anything in particular to me and the central bright white light is a bit too bright. It obscures details of the fractal and is also somewhat blinding. I don't really know what to say about the sizing. I wouldn't look at this because it isn't wallpaper-sized, but the new sizing rules are so new it is impossible to give advice on that at the moment.

If this is your first effort, you're off to a solid start. Keep playing, experimenting and learning. If I had to guess, I'd say this was Apop. and, if it is, you might look at some of the tutorials on using it. I don't know if you can create flames directly in PS or if you're using PS, but, if so, maybe there are tutorials on that too.

I don't own PS and I cannot run Apop. and I've used the former for all of about five minutes in my life and the later never, so I'm not the person to ask about those.

I'm saying these things not to be brutal but because you asked me to via a PM and I assume you want a critical eye. Though, as I explained in my response, there are probably better ways to get better informed feedback on your images!

Still, if you have a question you think I might be able to answer about this, let me know. Otherwise, I'd advise one of the the strategies I outlined in my PM.

Good luck again.

- cfr

Good first attempt... the flame is good.. the colour is good.. but the light needs to be toned down a little as it distracts from the flame... apophysis is a very versatile program.. you can do amazing things with it.. (I use it all the time) there are a few tutorials around, (quite a lot on Deviant Art).. always have the editor open (click the red&yellow triangle button), experiment by moving the triangles around.. click on the variation tab and experiment with different values.. try different scripts and variations.. there are 2 words to always remember.. EXPERIMENT and HAVE FUN... =D look forward to seeing more of your work.. =)

I love the swirls you have going on with the delicate colors. I'd like to see the central light a little less bright. I think that would make it stand out more. Great work, though!

Nice Picture...its look like a galaxy in Space....good work and thanks for share :)

i like this. it is soft and the colours mix well. its a beautiful first attempt

I like this a lot. I've always liked fractal programs, I used to make quite a few. For your first time this is a really sweet render, keep it up.

I love this, I'm a big fan of fractals and I have to say... This is going into my faves :P

P.S. For a first fractal, this ROCKS! You already appear to have more luck with Apop than me, and it's my main programme for my art!

Yes, it glows! Very good.

Michael.

wow, beautiful and mysterious! i love it!