===== From s.day@uel.ac.uk: Funny how spheres on checkered plane always look good. ===== From i-mcnamara@cornellcollege.edu: This image is a nice throwback to the first image that just about every POV-Ray'er makes, and while it is generally successful, there are a few aspects that may be improved. You've got some good texture work, but with a bit more effort you may be able to trump what you have now. If you are looking for a more realistic image, try playing around with blurred reflections and different normal patterns. The photons look great, but the rest of the lighting seems a bit flat. An area light would work wonders here. Adding a fade_power and fade_distance to the light source really helps to produce a convincing image as well. Good work overall, thanks for entering. ===== From mickro.warf@laposte.net: minimalist and old shcool nice