Lost Sierra by artgum
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"I couldn't tell ya exactly where it was now- I'd been chasing some incredible thermals all afternoon- down in a stretch of Mexico I first visited in my army days. Sometimes, when everything's right there, you can fly- I mean, like you're never going to have to come down again, ya know? Anyway, I was just enjoying the ride- sorta lost track of where I was. I didn't recognize the terrain; it was getting really odd, with these incredibly deep gorges and canyons. I saw something, off to my right, so I took a chance and went lower to take a closer look. Up on this wide canyon ledge was some kind of ruins- like maybe an old estate or something. Just perched up there, all alone. Down in the canyon, a clean little river meandered around- and I saw it; looked like a big cave, or maybe a mine entrance. I wanted to dive down, but I needed to get some altitude- I didn't want to wind up down there permanently. I made it back to the landing strip late; almost crashed. When I came back to the states, I found out the Mexicans revoked my passport; I've never been able to get back there. As soon as I get the mess straightened out, I'm going back and find that place. I'll bet there's some secret down there- gold or...who knows? Ah, lousy government red tape..."
From an unknown pilot's conversation in a bar, 1983.
Bryce 5.5, Photshop, Mystic Lighting plugin.
Baumgarten Enterprise Ruins 34
Chris34 Glider from Rendo freestuff
Modified Havasu Falls Terrain
Comments (20)
MagikUnicorn
Marvelous Arch Gorgeous scene!
kenmo
Excellent scene...Love the terrain... Overall this render has a very nice quality to it...!!! Top notch...!!!!
Markal
Love that arch...cool theme!!
PapaSkip
Very cool image! Great work!
dbrv6
Very nice render - with the glider surfing the wind currents.
choronr
Love the picture; and, the story kept me glued ...This is an extra fine piece of work Paul. Keep them coming.
melevos
E X C E L L E N T WORK !!!!!!
kasalin
Outstanding, Paul !!!! Love the terasses and the mood !! What are the small details on the left side - ruins ??
carlx
Very beautiful composition!!!
avalonfaayre
COOL! Looks like a secret place to me! I love it! The bridge is awesome, and the ruins may even be something ancient! Too cool, Paul.
Faery_Light
looks ancient and very sevret. Excellent scene and storyline.
Mondwin
Looks really a fabulous capture Dear Friend....bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
jdehaven
This goes back to the quality I think your renders have more than most- and that is small and subtle details to keep the eye moving or mind thinking- in this, the sharp glint of light from the airplane is a great touch of realism, then the structures on the ground give a sense of scale to the canyon! Very nice!
grafikeer
Excellent scene and lighting...love the sunlight reflecting off the wing...superb terrain work and textures!
Cosme..D..Churruca
terrific!
clam73
great view and scenery....excellent bryce!
gmvgmvgmv
You've achieved an almost Terragen-like realism here - terrific texture and atmosphere!
emmecielle
Excellent image! :)
Naoo
COOL
Danny_G
Nice usage og the arch, Excellent terrain and surfacing