One thing would be to use much darker colours and be adventurous with shading. :] Don't be afraid to shade much darker than what you're doing. And about nostrils...well it's part of the pokemon's anatomy. xD Like a nose is part of the human body.

Nice photos. O: I agree that the more vibrant one looks better. I don't know why, but it just does, haha. I also like the scenery you photographed. :] It looks pretty neat.


~SF.