Jim Charter wrote:

> Pleasing scene and some very nice detailing with the architecture and 
> accoutrements.  Not entirely sure what I am lookingat though.  Would 
> this be a sort of courtyard or archaid for a private dwelling?  The 
> external exposure would result in ineveitable weathering of the painted 
> stucco which would add much to the charm as well as the realism.
> 
> You seem to have a texture applied to the wall enclosing the bbq but the 
> lighting doesn't show it up at all.  I am not sure why.

Good observation :^)

It's an artefact actually. I'm using 3x3 area lights, circular with jitter.
The noise should become less if I increase the 3x3 number and/or disable
the jitter.

> 
> But I see you have put a great deal of effort so far into achieving the 
> look of natural surfaces.  You are also working hard to explore the 
> effects of artificial lighting.  You need to get these two interests to 
> compliment each other I'm thinking.

Regards, Hans

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