Terrific!  But I see a whole lot more than Mom's eye in the full image.  I see about four monkeys, at least one snake, four or more wonderful faces....and I only studied it for a minute or so.  It's great, hauksdottir!

It sounded like a good idea at the time.... but now I'm fresh outta ideas! LOL!  But we can do it, can't we, everybody....  ;-)  ???

Wow! I'm delighted that so many of you enjoyed "Flowers"! Thanks you for your votes!!  There were many fine pieces in this challenge, and I'm proud to have done well among so many other artists.  ;-)
   While I spend the morning basking in what I consider my "moment of glory," I'll be pondering a challenge for us to tackle this month....  I'll be baaack. (this afternoon, I promise!).
  Again,  I thank you.  mcw1917

"Dragons" = 3 First
"Light of his Light" = 2 Second
"BW Waterdrop" = 1 Honorable Mention

But then, they ALL were terrific.  It's wonderful to see such a variety!

LOL! I've been using those things for quite a while... Seriously, I thought you meant how to put layers into (onto) terrains.... Hmmmm.  Oh well.

I'm so sorry.  Over the years, we have lost several beloved dogs, and can understand completely the depth and scope of your loss.  It seems there's no purer love than that between human and canine; and no purer sense of grief when the inevitable loss occurs.  I know there are dogs in heaven.... at least I'm counting on it...  May your grief soon turn to beautiful memories, and the thought of your sweet friend bring nothing but joy.  mcw1917

I don't have a clue, but I've been looking and looking everywhere for an answer. A tutorial would be SO welcome!!  Thanks, anybody!  mcw1917

Hi Peg!  Is there a place to look for instruction on how to use this update to its best advantage? I know it's supposed to do wonderful things, but where do we learn how to best put it to work?
Btw, saw that you're a tech adviser for the Chopines' new book! Great going, smart lady!  I really miss the LVS Vue classes, but am hoping to rejoin when Vue7 is put on the schedule. Best always, PW2  Peggy

How great!! Thank you, C3D....  now to go shopping. Hmmmmmmmm ;-)

I sure would....! Thanks!

Here's the pic.  Everything in the scene is created only from toruses....  except the lights.
There are more than 18,000,000 polygrams, and it took 1h42m to render at 800x600.

Thanks, everybody, for the suggestions.  I had tried all those, but thought I'd better try again. Nothing.  Finally, I began removing objects from the render and discovered the culprit.  A three-torus metablob was causing it all.  The material I had used seemed to be causing the trouble. I simply changed the material and...voila....  it worked.  Again, thanks for your suggestions.  I'll post the render later this afternoon. 
Cheers,
mcw1917  (pw2)

Wonderful information! I cannot wait until tomorrow’s addition …or edition! Thank you so much Richard!