This is EXACTLY what I've been telling my friends: Forget the Zero Suit! Put Samus in some regular clothes, and she'll look awesome!

For the longest time, there's this image of Samus that I always see in my head whenever I wonder what she's like "off the clock." She's not wearing anything skin tight or super revealing. I see her in a white t-shirt or tank top, some blue jeans, a pair of combat boots, some aviators glasses, and an aviators jacket with the Metroid logo emblazoned on the back. Every piece looks comfortable to wear, but it still makes her look sexy - in a down-to-earth sort of way. This picture of yours is the closest I've seen ANYONE come to that concept. Thank you so much for sharing it.

Sorry if I'm ranting, but I really hate how over-saturated the internet is with pictures of Samus in her Zero Suit striking a provocative pose. Samus goes into dangerous, brutal environments and fights savage beasts for a living. She's tough, gritty. I've known female soldiers, and while they all had a sexy side, they were also grounded individuals who could roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. They were approachable. Depicting Samus as a supermodel and nothing else misses that concept entirely. I think that's why I like this picture so much. It gets that gritty but grounded air that I imagine Samus would have. I really like that she's smoking a cigar, too. It kind of reminds me of Hannibal from The A-Team. "I love it when a plan comes together!"

Again, sorry for ranting, I just... I LOVE this picture!