Working those colors

Historically, this card is "The Bird", but I really couldn't get the image of two brooding broods for this card.  So yes, the title is singular and the subject is plural.  The effect is greater this way and I think works rather well.
On the painting the background is a little muddier, the reds not quite so fiery.  When adjusting the contrast in PhotoShop I had to choose between having a dull background with the flowing texture or a brilliant background with no details.  This was the closest I could get to a happy medium.

Update:  This image will become one of the primary icons for the Pope's Lottery deck.  Further information is here.