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.
Comments (27)
smiles95
Looks like you're starting to come along in the surfacing too. Looks good.
Maori
I agree Bob. The camera interface is complicated, however.. Planetside told me that the camera interface will be changed along with more features, so don't get used to them :-). There will be more and more changes. You did GREAT, Bob !!! I am not getting involved with this progarm until is completely finalized. I still love my old Terragen ;-)
Ionel
It is fun indeed! I still don't dare to post anything! Excellent for the first one!!! :)
Juliette.Gribnau
great first !!!..it will take some time to become " at home" in the new TG2... I am still exploring the program, but haven't created anything that is worth to keep out of the bin great job..keep them coming
mcv
Very realistic and fun to view "wide scope" landscape. The haze in the distance, the shdows to the clouds, and the beautiful western "big picture" you have presented here is a treat for the eyes!!!
Petra-S
super surface, light and mood!
ariz
You have to love the haze, it adds depth. Excellent render Bob
artgum
Love the clouds and ground shadows.
superza
beautifull clouds! a new era will be born with tgd! Agree with the camera not so easy to manage...
ppetersen
Looks like a dust storm Bob... beautiful work, love the pov and agree with you on the camera... wonderful sky work, surfacing and terrain.
Coppens
A marvelous first one with TG2! Those clouds are superb as is the haziness. Keep fiddling with those controls!
space-traveller
If I would be your driving instructor, you would have passed your first drive with excellent. For me it is astonishing how far your first ride went, great job Bob! Soon you will be navigating like Michael Schumacher. 8-)
hillrunner
Nice desert, Bob, try to increase clouds depth & size
Darthmagus
Splendid first steps!
kenwas
I can see that you will do some fine work with this program. You are certainly off to an excellent start!
criss
Great start with TG2! Superb depth of view in this beautiful image!
prutzworks
everything fits (except that lousy resolution ;-()
Phylloxera
C'est un dut intessant, on en est tous au point, on tatonne !!
stbc
Classic choronr colors and view but great work with the clouds.
Thelby
This is Splemdid Bob. The difference in it and a new car is the new car smell ;^) 5 by 5 !!!!!
shantay
Agree with Mario about TG2 but this is a beautiful piece, Bob. Great atmo and depth!
Fahrenheit451
Looking good Bob! I'm still looking for a more finalized version of TG2 before I jump in with both feet! Hopefully one with 3D import capability. The option to render trees, shrubs, plants & models was mentioned as a future component.I'm wondering if that idea is still in the works. Of course with those changes I would anticipate a change in cost as well. I hope they keep it affordable.
ms-3Dstudio
Hello, Bob! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I wish you health and good luck! Mike.
gradient
very nice "first" Bob!...yeah, I agree with you about the cam positioning!
blonderella
spectacular render Bob! you're off to an amazing start...can't wait to see what else you cook up as you get more comfortable with it...Merry Christmas to you both, and wishing you all the best in the New Year! ((huggs)) Karen
pclavett
Hi Bob ! Sorry for being so absent ! Absolutely lovely work with TG2 ! Glad to see that you are mastering this already ! Have a happy New Year my Friend !
sossy
impressive far view and fantastic cloud work! ;o)