This is really, really good. I love it. Great character, render, texture, light, expression ... just cool.

wow he is very sexy and awesome image!!!!:)

Amazing work!!! Great texture and setting!!!

Another nice one...!

This one is nice, but the shading of the eyeball is a bit bright for the tanned / darkened out figure

The lightening of the eyes was done purposefully to ensure the image had a focul point. As I said, not so much a study in realism. That doesn't mean this focul point was a success, as it's not supposed to jump out at you, more to subconsiously draw the viewers eye. Next time I'll tone it down a shade :).

What a fun image. really like the expression on the mouth. I don't have any objection at all to the shades used or the sharp contrast, I think that's just part of your style (which is quite cool). There is an odd little bump in the trapezoid/neck join, but other than that really a nifty character and postwork job.

Thanks pjz99. I hadn't even noticed that neck bump. I'll have to fix it before it gets archived into my personal gallery.

Nice.

I really like this. Another great Apollo render. The more I see of him so far, the more impressed I am. Great job!

This piece has it all! Great lighting. Wonderful Mood. And the neck bump looks to me to be a part of his muscularture. What's not to like? Beautifully done my friend! Cheers ;o) Michael

Great. Love his expression.

Very interesting and personal style! The light is amazing! The only doubt I have is that he seems just slightly cross-eyed... but maybe it's just a perspective effect. A great character.

Hey man, give me a break and some breath. I like very much, what you are doing with Apollo and the expressions you receive, not to forget the great characters you create. Everyone is intense and has a strong appearance. Greater than great!

Really good expression. Unique style.

Excellent caricature, like the sepia look, very effective.

Nice! Expression is very good. No crits here. :)

I really like your character portrait. He seems like a sweet fellow as long as you don't cross him. Excellent render. Bunny

The expression is great. He looks like a kind person, so I think you made a very realistic portrait indeed.

Love this guy. The morph and expression are amazing. This really shows how far youve come with photoshop. The sepia is a brilliant choice. As is the framing. The way you brought the face out is beautifully done and subtle. The only thing Im not sure of is what seems to be a radial blur on the body (for depth of field perhaps). Other than that, its spot on. Nice work 'shrimp.

shaking my head in amazement he is truly beautiful. yes he does have that caricature feel to it but ... beautiful ... I think it is because of his eyes and the smile... he looks quite friendly, genuine and gentle. sigh quite sweet he looks. But yeah - like bpclarke said - sweet as long as you don't cross him. Cheers Tina