your opinions on a header...

[Slade]

http://www.nudemalemuscle.com/black/bmm.jpg
i like this, but something is missing... i had him try white on the title...

http://www.nudemalemuscle.com/black/bmm2.jpg
hmmmm... doesn't seem like an improvement, although it does bring the words out from the page.

All I can add really is that your main character on the right tends to blend into the background.

[Chilihost]

the 2nd one is better, but it does seem to be a bit flat looking, maybe make the background a different colour than the main dude on the right?

cheers,
Luke

[curiousbunny]

<p align="center">Yes the gradient on the back blends too much in with the skin
tone of the guy.<br>
The first thing that I saw when I looked at it was that HUGE text.<br>
I would work on the text and change it. I would also change<br>
the background of that gradient and maybe doing it metal/chrome.<br>
The bolts and stuff look good it goes with theme of MUSCLE=STRONG=BOLT.<br>
I think those guys on the thumbs back there are hot but you<br>
don't really notice them when you see the image at first. Bring em up.</p>
<p align="center">
<img border="0" src="http://www.curiousbunny.com/play/forum.jpg" width="400" height="187"></p>

[thetwink]

imo, a little texture on top of the gradient can make a noticeable difference. would help alleviate the blending in of his skin tone to the gradient.

[Bec]

For some reason, I'm literally "seeing" the site title last in both of the samples. I'd try a different font or give that one a different treatment. I also agree the background table should have some texture added to it to help give it depth and pull the pics up a bit. I'd also take the big fella on the right and do a slight "darken" and up the contrast on it a little to give him a more ebony coloring and sheen.

[Xstr8guy]

I don't think it need to be overhauled. The second does look better, but I would make the title a little smaller because it makes the images behind it look insignificant. Bec's idea of darkening the guy on the right is great and maybe you can have the background gradient lightened a bit. That should make the title and images pop a little bit more.