Maybe the shape is not as elegant as in "Slash", but I feel the colors are just as well (although very different) and the background gives is a fresh look.
The shape is very nice with its shading and embossment...background is a little hard on the eyeballs though, although the texture is a nice addition;-)
Actually I have to say I don't really like the texture; I don't think it suits, the "strike" looks glossy, futuristic and unreal, back the background looks rather like flaking paint; they don't really go together. Just my opinion.
hmmm... I thought about the two comments above. I like these stylish images and had to check this one full size. I then trialled it on the desktop - and I have to say I like the white background and its texture. Just goes to show how different reactions can be! The blue suits a lot of my icons, too.
the genral who became a slave,
the slave who became a gladiator.
the gladiator who defied an emporer.
striking story, but now the people want to know how the story ends.- taken from 'gladiator' spoken by 'commodus'