Yes, My technique is to Not use the sun for Light effects, I use Radial Lighting. The only trouble that I find with that is the light is usually 360 degrees and I may want only 20 0r 30 degrees of illumination. There are several ways to combat this: 1. create a model sphere and make a hole in it and then place the sphere where you want it and then place the radial light inside the sphere. This gives you control over the direction and the intensity of the radial light and it doesn't merge or blend in with other radials you may have working. 2. I use a darker picture and then use very low settings on my radial lights, like 8 or 5 or the appropriate setting.Setting Lights closer or further away also adds depth and drama to your scene. 3. There is a third method by Bob Meski in the 3dc tutorials that has to do with the distance a light travels from the source. This a is very important and powerful way to control light settings. I hope this helps and adds dimension to your work. My very best to you always, Lightpen