Second Attempt to Signature

Right this is my second attempt to make a signature, hope you all like it, but also hope you all have plenty of comments (im sure you will lol)! (P.S I decided to use this signature for now :D )

http://www.eagleimg.com/up/30070.jpg

I have also attempted to make my very first Avatar, and I was hoping you could all give tips for me to improve this aswell. Thanks!

http://www.eagleimg.com/up/30084.jpg

Cant wait to read your comments!!
--Whitegecko--

I quite like that, interesting effect, the colour of the text needs to be similar of that of the background. There will be less contrast. Try blending mode luminosity. I really like it your definatley improving. Keep it up!

I think that the text draws a bit too much attention from the gecko.

Make a new layer underneath the text layer then click the text layer and do ctrl + e to merge down, then set blending mode to Luminosity.

Thanks for the comment CC, glad you think i am improving! I actually made the text made the text stand out on purpose because i thought it made the whole signature stand our more, i did use inner shadow etc to try and darken it more, but i will try what you said and see what it turns out like, i will post it here once i do it. Thanks!
People who view please leave a comment on your opinion and if you want leave a rateing.
--Whitegecko--

Well here it is.
http://www.eagleimg.com/up/30319.jpg

Hope you all like it! I actually prefer that idea. Thanks CC!!
(Don't forget to leave a comment and rating if you want :D )
--Whitegecko--

Yes, I like the altered version, go with that white. Works well, like the blending, the colour of text isn't too ovbious which is good. Keep it up.]

9/10 Good job!

Thanks CC, i got the new version of it on now :D

Will everyone who views please leave a comment (and a rating if you want) because i find it helps me to improve.
Thanks!!!!!
--Whitegecko--

I like it, I just think the background is a little bit too plain. But who am I to say, good job dude.

8/10.

Plain is good there in my opinion, you dont want to draw to much attention away from the gecko.