thanks clark. first one was pulled up in pshop by someone on sketchucation... as mine came out really dark.

i dropped the last one into fotosketcher and applied to watercolor filter. i still like fuzzy / sketchy images - as least for now until i can get good and proficient @ making things look a bit more realistic.

lots to learn. placement of materials, lighting, etc. etc.

for interior work and selling clients on overall design package... i can see this being a huge help (and time killer, until one gets good at it!)

twilight runs right inside sketchup, and is only $99.
after some more playtime i may buy it just to have.