Desert Geology by choronr
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Description
A simple scene depicting spring in the southwest where for only a short time do the mountain grasses display their green to the slopes; then, as temperatures rise, they turn to the color of straw. It’s a delight to view the glowing silvery/blue/green of the Brittle Bush growing in many places throughout Arizona and eastern California; and, some of the cacti which put on their early blooms. And, of course the mountains are always a pleasure to see.
Some of you may wonder why I didn’t place some vegetation on the mountain; mainly, for two reasons: First, it’s been my experience that added plants always seem to displayed too much contrast and sharpness making them appear cartoony. It would be convenient if controls for adjusting sharpness and contrast were available for objects and populations. Finally, the other reason for not adding vegetation to the slopes was that I continually received Runtime errors in trying to do so even after reducing the coverage of existing populations.
Included here are the stone bed and Hero rock from FrankB’s site: NWDA; and, bushes and grass by lightning. The cacti are from a friend.
Comments (22)
necrophage
beautiful and realistic landscape!
A.C.Wolfe
Way cool!!
artgum
This is such a beautiful scene on several levels. I can just feel the breeze; this scene puts you right there. I love the wide open space. Outstanding, Bob!
LindaMcC
Your TG2 surface/ground work is exemplary, Bob. Beautiful scene and mood; an excellent render.
Coppens
Marvelous one, Bob! Love the greenishness!
carlx
Excellent and peaceful desert vista, Bob!!! Love the greenishness, too!!!
Juliette.Gribnau
just wonderful !!!!!
sossy
scottish hill in the desert! what a special composition! very realistic sand and plants! and the little bloom is a perfect effect! moody, delightful and gorgeous work! ;o)
Alex_Antonov
Beautiful work!
kasalin
The little pink flower, the bushes and the cactus are so sweet
Dotthy
Fantastic realism, breathaking my friend!!!!!!!!!
JPSoft
The foreground is an eye candy. All is perfect.
X-PaX
Fantastic work.
BenBischop
Luv it....!!!
2121
superb work, the verdent hills are amazing, great scene
Danny_G
Excellent work in the foreground. Great image
ppetersen
Beautiful Bob, again that peace comes through. What I find absolutely perfect is the flowers on the cacti. Excellent addition.
Maori
Another fantastic artwork, Bob!!
abreojos
One thing I have learned from you Bob, is too take the time to think about the details and post only after doing that. Looking through your gallery one can see one awesome render after another as a result! I still haven't developed all the skills to practice it in this way, but when I see your work it is a welcome reminder! Thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge.
bebert
fantastic image !!
Thelby
The still beginning of desert life, Nice depiction here!!!
wotan
Serene... deep quality!