[RonB]

Joedex,

Oh, no I didn't think you posted that as a comparison...I took it for what it was. My comment was totally from my point of view...really, me talking to me. It is truly awe inspiring work.

Cheers, Ron

[RonB]

Another run at it. All comments appreciated.
Cheers, Ron

[Joedex]

Ron,

Big improvement in the dramatic quality of the lighting from your first image….. I like it a lot. The glaze / texture on your bonsai pot is picking up a lot of the colour from the table making the whole base quite dark… I’m not sure what to suggest… maybe some soft fill light. Overall it’s looking real good.

[4 HeRo]

Much better Just be careful with making things to shiny..

[RonB]

Thanks for the suggestions, I think one more iteration ought to do it. Less shine, less reflection on the pot.

Cheers, Ron

[RonB]

I think this is pretty much it...all comments appreciated.

Cheers, Ron

[def4d]

hmm too much glossy now!
i would add more specular, i mean more windows, lamps, or objects, in fact more things to be reflected!
It seems that the room is black with only a window-like emitter, behind the camera

[RonB]

def4d,

You are right...this whole thing started as a texture test for the tree without proper planning as a complete scene. I am going to scrape it and use the tree in a proper scene to better advantage. Thanks for your comment.

Cheers, Ron

[Bubbaloo]

I liked the previous pot texture better. Good luck on your new scene!