I also think whatever's wrong with this picture (lack of life and vivid colors), the sepia or whatever tone it is is not going to make it particularly better. No offence to you, but i can't picture seeing this picture in this magazine. Most of the pictures you see of models in front covers of magazines all have vivid colors, sexy and provocative poses and an excellent sense of style. Do note however, that most of us don't have resources to a gay troop of fashion consultants, hairstylist, make-up artists etc, so don't beat yourself up if it doesn't look like in the cover of a magazine. Remember that those photographers have resources to the gay fashion gurus (i don't mean anything bad with gay people though). Just thought i'd point that out.

Mando