AgentSmith opened this issue on Jul 31, 2002 ยท 51 posts
johnpenn posted Wed, 31 July 2002 at 8:30 AM
FWTempest - 3 bromyaur - 2 ICMGraphics - 1 It's always tough to vote for these, but I still like to give long winded explainations! FWT: Though some of the Atleantian aesthetic is not my taste (I've never been a huge fand of gold), I like the depth and subtle repetition in the render. I especially like the temple just to the right of the foreground building -- It looks so good that I keep staring at it, and up the mountainside. You've also done a good job at convincing me that people live there. Most Bryce renders appear as ghost towns. And that hustle and bustle leads to why I put ICM 3rd. I also am drawn by the use of foreground, middleground and background. It sets up a nice depth, and I love the early morning at the docks feel, I can almost feel the cool, wet ocean breeze and I long for a good cup of joe. That same morning feel brings in bromyaur. The thick mist, and then red early morning light is nice feel. I like he very subtle texture on the buildings which makes them feel like adobe. And, since this is a sea-side place, I can't help but get the expression "Red in the morning, sailors take warning." It's an interesting foreshadowing into the eventual loss of Atlantis that I really enjoy. Was it intentional? I've been pining over honorable mentions at this point. There are so many great images that express brilliant concept, vibrant expressionism, and even some cartoony anime elements that, despite not being an anime fan myself, they make for very interesting narratives. I wish I could have voted for all of them. Great work, gang!