Actually, already got my entry in the field...that was my mountain picture w/ the patio. This one I added in photo textures to make it look more realistic. The DTE at the time was greek, still is to a point, but with this month's great challenge idea, I finally forced myself to learn it some. As for being away from Bryce, it's just been one of those things. Low on the creative idea front, need to spend some time with the significant other (before October comes along, when baseball playoffs and Half-Life 2 will basically dictate my life...hahah), another project that I've been working has taken some time too, etc. Plus it IS summer, I'm trying to enjoy it as much as I can w/ not having any money. Oh well...pity aside, glad you liked the model! :) MD