Hmmm... Something about the character in that pic doesnt seem right... Not sure what though...
- the katana blends into the gate
- the shirt blends into the mountains
- his neck isn't in balance with the collar of his shirt - looks a bit chicken neck too me
- the composition pulls me into two different directions : to the gate end tree and to his face, which creates a bit of a disconnect somehow.
I absolutely LOVE the background though and the colors in it, it just doesnt fit the character well here.
Sorry, I'm usually not this critical of what you guys show - but this is my honest opinion... And you know ill share it xD
Anyway, as always this is just my opinion and as such not important or possibly wrong
