Any feedback on this would be appreciated. I've not long started using Vray 6 and still struggling a bit with photorealism. The model of the dog is straight out of the warehouse.

Thank you.

I've just been trying out Rayscaper, albeit on an underpowered machine with no dedicated GPU.
I have to say, its been a long time since I've used such an intuitive piece of software, without really needing to refer to the manual. Very much enjoyed using it and will be keeping an eye on it's development. The startup screen humour is genius as well, helps put you in the right frame of mind when starting work.
Well done

I think printed manuals struggle to keep up with the pace of development of Blender. I had an in depth book a few years ago but now is almost redundant. Even video courses go out of date quickly. I find some of the video shorts a good way of learning in small chunks but it doesn't always fit in context. there are often several ways to do things, at the end of the day it's a matter of practice.. and time.

@Dave-R Sorry Dave, I completely missed your reply. With all the updates this has now been resolved for me at least.

@L-i-am Thank you. I missed the duplicate pattern on the island. Interesting that you have highlighted some other things I also considered but second guessed myself on. Nearly put a mirror on the wall and the edge of a side table in the foreground, but the dog bed is a feature of the design so can't be obscured.
I think I have a tendency not to over dress the scene but I think a few more of the details you suggest would help.

@fredo6 This is what they told me when I reported it as not working.

"Our developers have found that the issue is that V-Ray can't be used while the Fredo6 Fredo Tools extension is installed and active"

Sticking with Vray 6 until they sort it out- not giving up my Fredo plugins...

@Dave-R Doh! I thought I was up to date. Just installed 4.4.1 and problem is solved.
Thank you

@Bryan-K Sorry for the late reply, I've been away.
I like the idea of shutters, it would fit well with the style of building. Definitely will put in the edge of a table in the foreground and try the depth of field.
I would have put more gloss on the surfaces but the brief is for flatter, more natural finishes, and the floor represents an actual product. Looks ok in real life but makes getting a good render more difficult.
Thanks for your comments

@pixelcruncher Yes that was it, with the faces painted it works.

Brilliant. A real labour of love, lots of detail for under 27 mb!

@Dave-R Yes, I avoid modifying the camera in LO. At least I have a better understanding of this glitch now and can compensate for it. I also need to be more concise with my models and make better use of tags and visibility. I'm also fortunate enough to have Studio here with the massive power of Vray 6, which is a great incentive to be more organised with it's render layer capabilities.

@Bryan-K Nice. Where can I get one? Also, if there were double yellow lines there, would you still get a ticket? Technically it's not 'on the road,

Excellent render. creative use of assets to make the tyre tracks, although, methinks they start a bit early, the rear tyres haven't been through the puddle yet...unless it reversed up and then left again.
Nothing to do with the quality though, just how my brain works.