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From: David Fontaine
Date: 23 Sep 2000 01:52:28
Message: <39CC43A8.6932ABD6@faricy.net>
Bob Hughes wrote:

> Except for one minor detail.  The lightness of the domes shadowed areas is
> brighter than that of the snow.  Common sense says the snow should be the
> brighter of the two things even though the dome gets more ambience from the
> surroundings, since it is a shade darker to begin with.

I noticed that right off! :-/
Actually, the left side of the domes there isn't actually in shadow, it's a
very shallow angle, but you're right, the shadow area is still lighter. I was
using brilliance to lighten the snow but I should use less of it and more of
ambient.

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