What was the feel you were trying for. Assuming the grey scale is what you wanted I agree the second photo or perhaps the third is a better attempt. However I think the second one may be the best. I am not bothered by the light on the cheek. Althought more detail on the facial features might me better. Adittionally perhaps and I do mean PERHAPS this might be better is the background increased from dark to light. Just a couple of ideas. The last picture. On the inverse side if you color the cheeks of the creature more fleshtone it would be more interesting I think. Bsteph