how many light sources are there? the light reflection on the water seems strange if the light hitting the building on the right of shot is coming right to left. I'm using one area light, set as a sphere in the mental ray options. It's offset to the left slightly, but because it's set as a sphere shape, the light spreads out, and that's why the light is hitting both the building and the water like it is. I think Doms right about that, I have to say I dont like the sun set light in this scene it should have more direct sun light to show of your scene, sorry for being so negative........dave No problem dave! Appreciate the feedback. While I was working on it back in college, I had tried some daylight settings but I never really got the right lighting I was looking for. And the setup I have now felt good to me, and my teacher quite liked it as well, so I ran with it.