Wow, this really does look like it could be a cut out from a piece of gold foil, or some metal. I've done some artwork with metal, and this is much better than anything i've done, but it truly does look like it's hammered. It's very beautiful. lol, you should try to do a metal cutout of this, i would like to see that :P Great job.
Sincerely, Ikaika
JINX! YOU DO NOT SUCK! ::whacks Jinx over the head with the Bashing Stick of Confidence (TM):: That said, you really pulled this piece together! I really like the sillhoutte idea, and the golden light is really beautiful. I like how you made it blur the edges around them slightly, it shows that light isn't just a solid object--it rounds around them. I think the filters give it an embossed look, like gold foil was hammered all over the picture. It's really beautiful! I think it turned out great, and see no reason why you shouldn't be proud of this piece. :)