Thanks Michael, I started it off as a family photo site (the bits you can't see), so wasn't too concerned with a striking theme, but now as I've linked it to my wildlife forum and opened it up to non-family members, it is more important that it stands out on first visit.
I agree with your point about the skins/themes, I would be happy to pay for a good theme, as a good theme can make the difference between an average and striking site.
@ silver_2000, by all means register on my site and test out the features like the messaging and message board, you can also view all of the non-family photos and use the general forum features.