10-09-2009, 02:49 PM
Yes, blending would be essential. The edge of the sun is way too sharp and is usually a relict when you spherize an object. Also, rich color-variations can be cool but if you really want to make a realistic sun-image, you should study other images; NASA/ESA-pictures as well as the sun seen by artists. Some examples include:
Always inform yourself before drawing something if you want to make it count
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