From what I've seen of Bryce (I don't own the program, so I can't speak from the experience that comes with use) it doesn't do as good a job as Vue does on plants and trees. I don't know what abilities it has as far as skies, etc. are concerned, but I know that Vue has the ability to make gorgeous skies, terrains, etc. There are settings for haze, fog, clouds and the like. It's all a matter of personal taste, IMO. I really don't see any reason why the two programs can't be used in concert instead of in competition. Kate