Zeva Flare 2 lighter lighting on mane and tail?

This is the third image I have made with CS2, keep in mind with a track pad. It took me quite a few hours and a lot of figuring out... especially since I have been using gimp for sooo many years. She is quite possibly an upcoming character on Helovia though I am not sure as of yet, time will tell. She is a Dappled Bay Arabian - Tricorn. I would say Unicorn but technically shes got three horns up there on her head. Cloven hooves, and a fully haired lions tail... so sort of like an extended tail instead. This is the second time I have ever touched fire, the first time I can't say I liked the image too much... however this one I seem to be enjoying quite a bit more.


Now Credits... and its a long list... Just to make things simpler I am only going to credit it back to the page I found each image for my work.

Credits:

Unicorn Horn By Valanee - [link]

Background By: Faerie-Eolande [link]

Original Sky By: turtledove-stock [link]

Original Horse By: Valarian-Warrior [link]

Fire By: Tearran [link]

Also: I used a hair brush that was composed of many dots... I have so many brushes now that I have no idea which is which. If it is yours please let me know and I'll add you up!

Owner/Creator of the Image: Envy Alakye Jagged Art Creations J@

Last but not least: Any comments? I have never used a hair brush before and I am sorta wondering what people think. Is there anything I could have done differently or added? Also, the lighting looks perfect on my computer, but I hear from many others that some of my images may appear too dark. Please do let me know so I can make proper adjustments!!!