I think that the pick is cool. I mean the lighting on the weapon ( in the 1st pic) is not so great. but the second one is nice ( everything is visible)
They are both great. But I really like the second one, the colors flow together great. In the first one you can't really tell what is going on (if you know what I mean) in the background. The 2nd one just has a great angle and great colors.
The first picture seems pretty dull. Overused primary weapon and an explosion between his legs. The second one I guess would be the better of the two mainly because it has the same color all around. The little orange bits around the spartan look sexy : ] Only problem most people will have with it is that the primary weapon being the sniper rifle, people think it's overused to much.
the first pic is great except you can see the explsives in the background, the second pic is orgasmic. seriously it is really freat, i may even download the second pic. it has great lighting, great effect, and good positioning 1st pic 4/5 2nd pic 5/5