Mr. Turtle Needs Some Input

[Markdotea]

You're on the right track! But I clearly can see why your image isn't popping still! You'r turtle is very well done, but one of the composition issues is the fact that everything is bright! I know you made it in order for the text to be visible, but I'd try a darker left side with white letters and I think this would work out! The other thing is that the turtle itself is being affected by two lightsources with the same tone, I'd bring a different light color to the right and bring some shadows to the turtle!

I hope I helped you! Keep up the good work!