Two types of sky portal, one where you see the hdri image and a second which just directs the light values for the hdri minus the image. I sometimes use clay as you describe, it depends on how the mood takes me. Right now my pain levels are on the high side so I tend more to the experimental side and this series is adding one elements at a time a little bit more extreme than I usually do. I have a LOT of time to kill. [image: 21Ez_EmitterTypesTwilight.jpg]

It's good distraction from "&hit happens" which is a fair cop I suppose. Anything to put off a spell in a hotel with comfortable wallpaper.

Wow. Well I'm happy so many are enjoying this and I hope it is helping others.

Dead end on this scene. Still can't handle lots of vegetation.

Finished. See main gallery.

Ah! That makes sense. Thanks!

I thank you, Sir.

No problem mate.

Ta mate.

Thank L i am! A photo reference does make a difference. I could not have done the country bridge scene without one.

Thanks mate, not sure about the mirror.

Finished and rendered. Posted in main gallery.

No changes. Still reviewing the overall plot layout. [image: zrW1_5acreslayout3.jpg] [image: iUSC_5acreslayout4.jpg] [image: XS1c_5acreslayout5.jpg] [image: QWz7_5acreslayout7.jpg]

That looks great!

Your modeling skill is admirable, I never can imagine doing such modeling! Imperfection in texturing is a key point. The other key point is lighting. If I were you, I would try more decent lighting and preferably use an Image-based lighting technique. My preference is HDRI lighting as found that the direct light setting is really hard to control. Keep posting more renders from your astounding model!

Thanks folks, she has been missed.

Thank you Bryan!

Thanks Mike. Going to keep up the experimenting. Adding small details,tweaking textures and trying different lighting schemes.

@ntxdave said: @tuna1957 said: F.Y.I. none of the images posted are renders. All just native SU output. Oops - but they look really good to me. No worries. Just so you know… if your saving a raw SU image with shadows on if you play with the light and dark sliders it can dramatically change the look of the object in the image…