Okay i fixed the ropes and they look a little more organic. Trying some preliminary textures but having a very hard time getting sand and wood to look right.

I think my biggest problem is that the pier is made from very large planks of wood, approx 30 inches (~76cm).

I modeled each piece of wood or slab but when i try and texture it looks like many smaller pieces of wood instead. As i have almost no texturing experience this is getting troublesome but i have already learned a great deal.

The sand for the beach is also being a problem.

Now this is more of a general question but my final render is going to be a night scene with all the lights on for the pier but i dont think the beach or pier will be seen that closely. So how much detail should be given if its not going to be seen in the final?