This is my first ever attempt at rendering, as I just got Poser a week ago. I've been doing photo manip for awhile, but after seeing some of the incredible images on here, I thought I'd get some input. I don't have Bryce yet, so the background isn't in 3D.

Poser Pro 2012 SR3 on Win10 x64 w/Reality.
Poser Display Units = inches.

 

it is good - however remember how light affects other objects - you have the flames there, however but the rocks behind him and the Trees have no light sourcing from the flames. Yes I know it is a 2d background, however using layers and a redish yellow highlight you could have added some "reflection" lighting to the background so that it looks like the whole thing is one picture. Right now the flames, and the guy look alien to the scene, because their lighting is off. Other then that - you appear to have the poser side pretty well done. I don't know what character (poser 4 or 5) that was with - but the render is pretty good. Just remember to look at what you can do normal with your body, how you do it, what parts of your body move etc - then you should never go to far wrong with poses etc. The worse place this is mucked up is fingers - so be careful there. Just because you can move it in poser - doesn't mean in real life you can move it :) But using the limits setting is sometimes not very helpful and can limit too much. So it is a matter of "modelling" your pose a little yourself. I get my partner to model for me :) lol Best of wishes WiNC

actually you are getting the hang of poser faster than I ever did when I started....I think the above comments are valid, if you do not have Bryce that is no real problem, you should be able to get your backgrounds matched up with a few 2d techniques...you can "paint" on light effects on layers and blur them or overlay them or screen them so the illusion of light is created...also color is very important in post work. you are not necessarily looking to create "realism" you are trying to get your mind to react as if it were real....there is a difference....I usually keep working on an image until something changes...it is a transforming process....also pay attention to pose, the slight signs of gravity, the hands the lean of the body...all communicate....but again this is a very good start!