Alex, I am impressed with both your creativity and your execution; however, I feel that you could improve your image by toning down the highlights in the upper left corner. As it is, those highlights draw attention away from your intended focal point.
Relms, you are exactly right. Actually, I am not too happy also with the overly warm tone. I am no expert in PP, and definitely need to hone some skills there! Light didn't help (took it at night) as I tried to do it in time for the due date.