Modeling, texturing and rendering all in ZBrush, no post process(other than reduction). Lots of work leading up to these results from a BPR render done while testing. Salamander started as a ZSphere armature without the toes which were extruded after the skin was made. I love the ZModeler brush. 
Salamander is so cute! He has personality. 
Love your scene – great mood you created.
A happy mood. Good job. 
@ jan19 Thanks. Do you prefer one to the other?
You’re welcome.
I like the last render a little better, because I can see the salamander more clearly.
And his expression is really cool – like, “Oh, my. I’ve been spotted. Now what?”
It doesn’t look like he’s scared though – just like a kid, caught with his hand in the cookie jar.
