I know exactly what you mean bloodsong this is what I thought when i did my first canoma/poser pic so i tryed the same image with the picture and there really is a big difference, the lighting is one ...I have cast shadow off on this only because I haven't mastered how to make them look right yet....this scene isn't maybe a good example but if you tryed the cottage scene the figure can interact with walls and garden seats ect.....Steve