Thanks, everyone... these ideas and images look really great.
The project took on a bit of a different track and turned into a
painted illustration - mainly to capture the "atmosphere."
I know this is a 2D image, but I post it here as it is pertinent to this thread, which I started. Any moderators in disagreement can trash the thread if they are so inclined.
I appreciate all the assistance.
This would be a good challenge for the 3D gurus.. it is a tough one.