I always look at the 3d images at cgtalk (of course no Poser there) and marvel at the great high-end software renders. Then I go to the 2d section, and I see pure Photoshop and Painter works that just kick the 3d stuff's butt. I mean they are just more imaginative in general. Just an observation to throw in. So, I agree with kawecki that there is a lot to be done in 3d yet, until it can accomodate the imaginations of the artists without it being so much work. It seems to me that 3d alone is still way too much work getting great results. My two-billionths of a cent.