Have not been able to get a hold of Ted ( bagginsbill) so I would like to ask for help getting a decent puddles shader together. It is a kind of a special request as I want to have a realistic look on the edges of the puddle.

This image shows what I have so far with just a simple reflection node and transparency set to about .85.

Would be very happy to have the edges of the puddle fade in to a darker water in the center of the puddle.

The puddle is just a simple plane that can be moved up and down to change the depth of the puddle or hide it altogether.

The shape of the puddle comes from the fact that I modeled a depression in the truck lot as well as the brick alley and another loading dock you can not see in this image.

Yes it is city block twelve which is just about done.

Any help on this would most appreciated.

Tom