WIP: New design for Pictures Loaded

I am making a new site layout for the website http://www.picturesloaded.com and I would like to get some feedback o my progress. It's very tough designing a whole new look for a site, so tell me what you think. I have 2 mockups:

Any feedback would be appreciated because I'm in sort of a pickle here.. having a creative block.

Thanks,
Endat

To make it more attractive - perhaps change the colors ? Add effects - something a bit more jolly and eye catching.

The perspective look is good though ;) nice work on that. Classy design. Just need that lil touch to make it attractive.

hmm... are you suggesting filling in the content area? what do you think of the dark background?