I think sitting pretty much on the dragon's head is just the right thing to do, since its pelvis probably goes up and down like crazy, when it flies, while the head is stabilized like that of a chicken. Good thinking!



Plus, you have better visibility, otherwise the neck and wings obscure quite a bit of your view, and you and the saddle and any equipment are not in the way of its wing movement. You might find a way to tie additional luggage on its back now that it's free, if you can work out how to attach it. And the horns are good points for attaching stuff when you're situated right behind them, and since you're right behind the head you're not restricting its neck movement that much, at least I think so.



and the varying amount of detail on the dragon

Well you can't go on making it all crisp... well, you can, but it would be like eyesight glue



Thanks, glad you like the picture ! ^^