Taken yesterday while I was visiting at my home town cemetary, This Angel and I go way back, long story. I toned the photo and added len's flare to it. Jim as always.
Jim, I think the lens flare put this a little over the top, although I love the rest of the treatment to the image. Maybe because the flare doesn't have the right shadows to the rest of the statue.
Have you considered, perhaps, having the lens flare in a layer behind the angel's head? Although, you might just have that same problem.
Well, that's just me, anyway. Certainly can't fault you for the creativity! Nicely done in that regard! Wish I'd thought of it.