I am a developing artist working on improving my abilities to create beautiful digital landscape compositions. Without the help and suggestions of the many fellow artists in this community, it would be a long time before I reach the next level.
BIO
I am a retired procurement professional who has long had an interest in photography and painting; and, lately in computers and photorealistic natural landscapes. I hope to become more proficient and perfect my abilities to produce acceptable work. My experience in art started at a very early age when I would spend many hours sketching and painting. I had instruction at The Art Institute in Chicago, Illinois. I did some freelance work for Flying Models, Model Airplane News and Top Flite Models creating plans and illustrative construction sequences for magazines and kit models. I had spent more than 20 years designing, building and flying radio controlled model airplanes...a very rewarding hobby for me. During the 1970s, I spent 11 years in the hobby of "bonsai"; the Japanese art of miniature trees. In my first 7 tree entry in a contest, all 7 trees were awarded ribbons in various categories. Japanese landscaping became a passion for me where I completed a 3 year project creating a Japanese landscape around my home in Oak Forest, Illinois. I also did this work for several other people in our community. In 1987 I moved to Phoenix, Arizona where I currently make my home. The love of the American southwest and all its beauty is where I wanted to spend the rest of my life. Now that we have computers, digital cameras; and, Terragen; I'll have enough to do for a long, long time.
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Comments (41)
jlaymonii
Beautiful image.Thanks for the tip.
fractalinda
The ground surface is sooo fine! Wonderful atmosphere and lighting, visually interesting point of view, super terrain and perfect strata. Thank you for the inspiration, Bob. Outstanding composition and beautiful artwork.
abreojos
Wow this came out crystal clear Bob! Looks spectacular!
artgum
A breathtaking view and render Bob!
Markal
Super fine Bob...but, wheres the gold? :)
Phylloxera
Joli Pov, j'aime beaucoup l'ambiance de l'image d l'atmo !!
Coppens
Just woke up and get to see a splendid scene like this. Marvelous all the way, Bob, and a superb addition to the body of your work!
wholehog
What a beauty Bob! Everything in this just sings a lovely tune! The surface map, the view and the lighting...all first class work!
Darthmagus
Beautiful terrain, excellent fine stratas!
martinjbirk
great realism. i like the terrain and the surface fits perfectly. excellent job!
kenwas
Excellent scene. The distant sky and terrain is quite special. Congrats.
athesdan
superb POv and realisation !
criss
High realism! An excellent idea to modify the strata file. Well done!
prutzworks
xlt terrainwork & strats
RubyDancingmoon
excellent work and thanks for the tip on strats!
Buzzzzz
Excellent Work Bud! All elements came together extremely well, even the unpopular 3D Clouds. ;o) I do think the Terrain could use some more Tweaking though. ;o) Gets a Top Rating.
Maori
A MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Incredibly beautiful.
inkydigit
beautiful terrain formations, though agree with Jay...some areas seem a bit pixelly or regular...even so the surfacing/strata and super atmo and cloud control make a very beautiful realistc render!
stbc
You have done it! Marvellous view, surfaces are fantastic - complex but just like the Great West in color and placement. A great expansive pov. Even the clouds fit perfecctly. A masterwork!
Morgana61
Il punto di vista, la profonditdell'immagine, i colori...tutto splendido!!
shantay
The blue atmo is done masterfully and I like the sense of depth. Love this one, Bob!
WeeLaddie
Super scene; excellent surfacing; and strata tip much appreciated.
kanzler
Wonderful terrain,surface,strata and light. Very beautiful work!
Rich2
A finely crafted basic, no-frills render with all the right elements: depth, lighting surfaces - very nice!
RealUser
nice image
Lissy
Thanks for the tip! Agree with above and super strata work
Tiwiwine
A great render. Excellent work. For the stratas, the "blur" effect can be obtained directly with Stratagen2.
doneydonydone
hey where was this tip when we needed it in the forum!! only kiddin - excellent idea and one i'll try soon!! i'd say overall its a NICE image - cos the atmos isnt one i'd like to be standing in - but your surfaces and terrain are excellent!!
Fahrenheit451
Magnificent!
mcv
The low angle light, the blue tint to the distant features, the super viewpoint to this excellent area's digital elevation map, and your custom skills at working strata textures sure gives us a visual treat for the eyes. Wonderful A+ art work!