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 (32)
Simplicity
Bob you have done it again. This is an excellent render. It's simple but affective.
joshus_hund
Does such a place really exist? It is wonderful! No suggestions this time ;-)
ariz
Bob: I think this is not White Sands. I think your closer to Victorio Peak. You looking for ole Doc Noss's treasure hole?? The Military won't let you in there.. Great picture Bob. Love the lighting ans the smoothness of the sands. Another excellent work from the master.. :O)
sanosoke
wonderful, and very different. Great work!
Rich2
If I may suggest only one thing - put just the tiniest bit more roughness on your sand layer(s). Otherwise, excellent lighting, atmo, POV & terrain!
1pearl
Excellent work !
hillrunner
Nice rays, surfaces are a bit flat
HeikoH
Beautiful mood and surface. I like those rays. Xlt render!!
duris
Perfect light.
Snow_Angel
Let me feel the sand through my fingers,lol! This is gorgeous! Wonderful image as usual Bob! Beautiful sun too! V :)
Buzzzzz
Excellent Sky and rays Bob! Are the sands really this fine there? Wow!
criss
Excellent atmosphere!
bebert
du grand art !!!!!
nostradamus2002
A little different to your usual renders but I definitely like it! Wonderful atmo and superb image!
Petra-S
Super light! Excellent work!
JPSoft
Something very different and I like it.
Darthmagus
Agree with Hillrunner about surfaces. Excellent terrain and lighting!
environaut
Love the atmosphere and lighting!! Cool terrain too.
Mykes
Very soft. Excellent work!
pclavett
Really smooth Bob ! Beautiful terrain and atmosphere but it is the light that steals the show on this one my friend ! Excellent !
Fahrenheit451
WOWEEEEEE! Excellent surfacing Bob! The lighting makes this scene a bit spooky looking!Love the POV too! Great job!
melc
Love the rays! Beautiful smooth terrain.
adm5050
Better have that canteen with you going here. Looks hot and oppressive!
gradient
Love the rays and sand surfacing.
tavili
I think this is the best camera position for this scene. Soft surface, lighting and mood are excellent.
martinjbirk
i agree with Paul. it's hard to find words for this beauty. the lighting is one of the best i've ever seen. congrats, Bob !!
CorTezz
white sand? imho it looks like snow ;) the lighting is very spectacular and the depth is amazing.
mzoli
Beautiful view, masterful lights !
classyladytwo
v awesome work Bob I've been to white sands beautiful place and youhave certainly done it justice in this awesome render Congrats for a spectacular job.
EoinArmstrong
Excellent pov and terrain depth; nice atmo and lighting