this is only my second template... i like it better than my 1st so i am in the process of coding it for my site rate & C'n'C
if you put as much effort into the whole template as you did for the banner then it could become awsome!!
i don't like the size of the navigation text. I also dont like how visble and bright the gradient is on the navigation menu. Overall it is good, but a few details need improvement.