Wow! That change in perspective helps. A lot. And the way the flame breath goes now clearly links the two opponents. It is much more dynamic. :) Hmmm... Have you tried posing the Thrush on Bard's near shoulder so that a bit of the firewash behind can illuminate him as well? (extend the wash slightly?) This might help clarify the size and relationship issues, make the bird visible, reduce the separate elements that you are juggling in the scene.... Meanwhile, I think it is starting to pull together nicely. Great work! Carolly