Way dark, Josh! It might would work if you had a little more background separation (rim light / hair light) but you just blend into the background. A floating head effect, basically!
Well, you see, i was going for that. I wanted to really represent something in this photo. I wanted to blend with the background, kinda like my personality. But u are right, i don't want it to come of as if i'm 'dark'. I think perhaps if i tried some high key, then that would be a better interpretation
Nice eye,bro! Seriously? I think the image is too dark, and is lighted in a very unorthodox manner, and one that just is not flattering. No matter how the shot is cropped.