Ok, johnpenn suggested Photo-Realistic and that's how I took it. I spent less time on the objects and more time on the lighting and rendering, as did everyone else from what I can see. This is definitely the best turnout we've had so far and quite frankly, the best set of images I've seen so far. Lotsa hard work there. I agree that this is for fun, and its also for learning. I was finally able to do a project in the render that I want to do in real life and appreciate the cattle prod here. (Want to make a wax of something like a dolphin or ship and pour resin in there, then champher the edges, buff the top, and glass bead/tint the impression to make a coffee table. Working in Bryce gave me a hint as to how light might interact with the table so thanks Corel and MetaC for giving us a tool that has potential to help in this matter.) So, as a suggestion........... Winner could clarify two categories. One would be the content of the image, the other would be the judging criteria. Both are necessary for an artist to enter a challenge. As for me, I'll vote for what lights my rocket. That means overall. Photo realism of a grain of wood might not overcome the overall image of a complex desk that is done well. Or vise versa. Guess we have to wait and see who I pull the lever on. Ok, no hanging chads now, ya hear?