> 
> Hi there,
> 
> I re-defined the age-to-colour mapping, changed the aging structure along
> the wing and removed the glossy reflections from the leaves.
> 
> The I noticed why the thing always look so like plastic: there was no
> variation in the colour of the leaves. All leaves followed a strict
> algorithm in age and therefore in colour. Adding some random variations and
> make the young leaves at the wing's tip clearly light-green brought IMO a
> better result.
> Now it has a healthier colouring but still looks realistic.
> 
> What do you think?

I think some highlights would be good for the finish, it looks too dry as
it is right now.  A realistic environment would be extremely important to
get the right color.

Christoph

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