Problem #1: A reflecting surface is never brighter than the original light source. In this picture, the sand is much brighter than the sun. Problem #2: A reflecting surface will be affected by the color of the original light. Once again, that's not the case with the sand in the picture. As for the skin texture, I'd adjust the brightness and constrast of the texture map in a paint program till it came out the way I wanted. SMT

I'd rather stay in my lane than lay in my stain!