I followed a tutorial and came out with this image: please tell me what you think. the tutorial: YouTube- Photoshop Tutorial: iTunes Style Illustration
Use brighter colors, like a sandy color or something. That will bring out Master Chief's silhouette. His hand looks awkward holding the ipod, but that's just me.
Looks as if you drew the iPod in behind his hand at an angle that no one would actually hold one... Also, I could be wrong, but is he wearing an ODST Helmet? If so, put on mark VI. That's the Icon that is halo.