Repost with HDRI by philmartin
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
I took Anders suggestion and worked on the lighting, I've stayed away from HDRI because of the long render times. Took the suggestion and I am very pleased with the results.
FYI: 41 minutes on a DP G4.

Comments (17)
This is a wonderful example of how close to reality renders are coming. The least convincing, to my eye anyway, is the donut.
looks good 8D
Much better :)
Almost looks realistic. I like it. Just one suggestoin. Can you increase the bumpiness on the chocolate. Just a little and increase the surface bumpyness of the doughnut just a little too. Seems to round and too smooth. Just a thought to make it picture perfect.
VIVA HDRI!!! the plastic cover for the cup is made excellent :))
what a difference HDRI makes! once you try it it's very hard to go back, if you can handle the render times.I haven't used a 'normal' light for months.keep up the good work.
Fine work!
Still absolutely terriffic! HDRI does give a different sense of environment, for sure!
The little cream cups are perfect...I'd swear they were a photo!
Great work! I like the subtle use of DOF.
Thats realism!! Excellent work,only thing that don't really work for me is the donut I agree with CentraCore there
realism!so much more!!
Great work, the modeling and textures are perfect and realistic. Only one thing - maybe there could be some milk drops and crumbs on the table.
Great craftmanship on the items but the lighting is still a bit dull... Well, to my likings.
Really great work. Are you modeling within Cinema 4D?
Amazing revision. The lighting changes mad all the difference in the world.
Very well done. I get the same little artifacts inside the cup just above the edge of the coffee. Does anyone know how to remedy this? Also, bread products are VERY difficult to do in 3D - great job.