Not a Screenshot; just an observation...
I hate LOD.
I've been giving the critical eye to screenshots lately, and have reached the conclusion that content is the most important factor towards realism. Those who post with locomotives made by Justin, or RR Mods, or Shane give themselves a better chance of a realistic shot. Even better when the rolling stock is just as attractive, but when I see one of the older engines pulling older cars the effect is jarring. I also despise seeing the newer engines pulling LOD cars, or older cars that disappear into a foggy fuzz. Now, my eyes ain't that good any more, but I can still tell the difference.
Some of the shots above look like the viewer has cataracts, while some maintain a crisp integrity that is pleasing to the eyes.
Dermmy's shot is great, even and consistant. WCL's shot is fine, no foggy monstrosities there!
Even some shots with nicer carz are ruined by an old car from Auran!
But what I hate the most is that track that changes due to LOD, and those damn fuzzy traincars!
We now return to your thread already in progress...