Ok I took the lights down a bit and put more negative lights along the left side. I like it but if there is anything you think I should consider please let me know. Cheers Catlin

The only think which bugs me is the fact that you can no longer see the detail on the thingy shape on the shield. Oh well never mind, apart from that I think the lighting is ok.

Looks better than the other. I really like the fire.

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Looks good! ^_^ Difinitely looks better then the previous one. I know you probably don't want to increase the render time, lol, but if you aren't happy with losing the detail on the thingy shape on the shield you could try one of two things. You could use a small and very faint (dark colored/low intensity with edge softness) spot light near the shield so that it only lights the shield. Or, you could duplicate one of the flame radial lights and place it like it is another brassiere lighting the room from near were the camera is (to the left of the camera?). This might also throw a little highlight on the cauldron. It might also brighten the scene too much depending on how dark you want it. Or you could ignore me altogether because these are very minor changes and the image does look good as is. ;-)

Definately looking good.

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It took 1 1/2 days to render so I think I'll leave it as it is Alan, but thanks for the suggestion. I may try out your suggestion when I can spare my computer some more time, but this will be my entry this month. Thanks for the compliment Bryster I'm glad you like it. Chohole do you think it fits in with your war re-enactment's? I've never been involved with the re-enactment's but I've gone to see them, usually a lot of guys in kilt's with Claymores and a lot of red hair, at least that's how they tend to look up here in Scotland. Thanks everyone for the advice it's been a real help. Catlin

Catlin its a brilliant setting for re-enactment. I have to admit that I am interested in ACW re-enactment,despite being british through and through, and also pure western. I guess we all like cowboys and indians really. There is a replica western town built down near Brands Hatch, and it is great when you get a chance to de re-enactment there, really adds to the atmosphere. Actually a little secret, I really chose ACW, because there was historic fact that women disguised themselves as soldiers to fight alongside their men.

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Brilliant work Catlin.