If I'm driving everyone crazy with this, I apologize. I really appreciate the feedback I'm getting, and consider this a very valuable learning experience... Ok, this latest version has taken in some of the previous suggestions. Shoes have been removed and the Survivor is now located in the water up to her ankles. I've added some weeds (found at 3dplants.com) and used the lowsmog3 setting on the sand and mountain. I also pulled back the view a little to get a more complete view. I tried the "Foot Prints in the Snow" tutorial to make footprints in the sand but didn't quite get the results I was looking for but I'll keep trying... Additional comments anyone?