Originally posted by Pure_Morning Even if you dont quite achieve the level of realism you want at least you are trying and not sitting in your comfort zone. When you pick your subject matter make sure you pick something in keeping with your skill level. I like this philosopy very much. If someone wants to raise up his own skills the only way is force himself to do what he doesn't believe he can. From this point of view, the suggestion presented some posts ago, of a landmark, is a great and interesting challenge.