Hephaestus

First of all, I have to give it to your skills. This is does not look like manip at all, it looks more like digital painting. all the elements combine really well together, and also the colours are just on the border between realistic and fantasy, which I think is exactly where it should be.
The image of a sort of Thor like figure beating away metal with fire around is a very known one, but when looking at this manip and doesn't seem boring or benign.
My only issue is with the fire on the right side, I think it stands out too much and steals from the focus on the character. There isn't a relationship between the figure and the fire, so it seems in the way.
If possible, I would've liked for the fire to be even more upfront so it would seem like there is tension between the figure and the fire, as if they are is some battle and the actions of the man are in response to that.