>	I disagree. This assumes that the be all, end all of raytracing is 
>photorealism. It isn't. If I want a photo, I'll just take my camera 
>and shoot. To me, technical merit is "how well was technique used in 
>the service of the concept and art?". 

I agree with you and after having a discussion on another CG forum I've decided
to consider "technical" as how much "work" is involved making the scene. 
Comparing it to the physical side of painting like mixing the paints, brushwork
and other things with creating the textures, models hard sums etc.
Although photorealism has been considered the goal of PovRay it is not for me.
If I can make an image of something I see in my mind I am very happy.
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Regards
     Stephen

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