I was Happy with the original image I posted 4 years ago. It still remains one of a handful of the images I have done that I am happy with. I wanted to go back and see if I could make it better.
Updated the Armour, Dragon and overall look to be a little darker in nature.
I am happy with this as well as there is absolutely no post work or filters. This was done sing DAZ Studio.
always nice to see an artist's progressions. and this one is pretty obvious. better software, figures and use of shaders. however i do like the face and pose of the 2011 version as well as the background and lighting. not sure what you were trying to do with the gems on the sword but the effect comes off as a little too hard and sharp IMO. still. a worthy screensaver.