===== From bobfranke@halcyon.com: Very nice modeling, the shockwave is a nice touch. To make the image more dramatic, I would take the gradient of the sky to a much darker blue at the top or maybe just increase the assumed_gamma. ===== From johnson@pharmacy.arizona.edu: Another stunning entry. This tied with Strike (for me, at least) for the best image this round. I love the subtle shockwave effect at the nose, and the rocket exhaust. ===== From manorton@tcnet.net: Very well done. The plane looks absolutly real. I think Chuck would be proud. ===== From kosh@nesys.com: Excellent shock waves! Nice texture, good detail, looks right. ===== From gmccarter@hotmail.com: Sharp and vivid. Excellent viewpoint, lighting, modelling. I might have put the title in the upper left corner to counterbalance the ground, but that's just a personal preference. A spectacular image! ===== From djconnel@flash.net: Nicely modeled! The scene lacks the general complexity of real winners. However, I have a weakness for the topic, and your modeling is quite good. The pilot is quite subtle. One point -- the text on the nose seemed strange, but I checked an image ( http://www.capstonestudio.com/supersonic/images/four -yeager.jpg ), and your representation is basically correct. The actual logo seems a bit heavier on the border, though. The shock wave is a very nice touch, BTW. ===== From east103@dialaccess.com: Very nicely done. Some of my highest marks. The shockwaves and 'diamonds' in the exhaust are great. Would look good hanging on a pilot's wall. ===== From ethelm@bigfoot.com: Very good. Artistic image, good accuracy of detail-liked the shockwave touch. It *is* a first encounter too. ===== From blaineholmes@hotmail.com: I like your pict. Very simple and the plane stands out great. Good modeling. Nice work on the shock waves. ===== From jaime@ctav.es: Nice and original. And a hard work, of course. Nice effect on the shockwaves, but the exhaust is a bit too perfect.