pjf, Not technically inferior as in, wow that image is terrible. But technically inferior as in, wow compared to the other images entered it's not even up to par. yes I understand the concept of rendering FOR a magazine cover, and maybe they wanted a lot of extra space, but the image is bland. Poses are funny I agree, but it's not the kind of image that would make me want to pick up a magazine about rendering. Quite frankly I think that either of the images on the inside front or back cover would have made a better front image. i just mean, why was woodhurst's entry neglected??? Not even an honorable mention? I thought it was the best entry in the contest...