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 (43)
Snow_Angel
OH Bob 81 hours! Geeze!!:) But what a splendid image! The color of that sky is so gorgeous and the water breathtaking! Excellent render and job on this! Looking forward to your next! V :)
adm5050
Now this is one heck of a vista Bob!! Water is as realistic as it gets!! Sky is superb also!! One heck of a fine scene you have created!!
tavili
Wonderful!!! What a nice realistic scene. This image is very simple but I think this is one of your best works. V
bruno021
Bob, I don't see any artifact, maybe the image is too small to see it. All I see is a fantastic render, beautiful warm colours and soothing atmosphere.V
superior
Ficitation !!! l'eau est vraiment rliste et l'atmosphe participe l'ambiance reposante de cette superbe composition ;D. v
HierbaMaN
very nice! the reflection is awesome!
1pearl
Wonderful work !
martinjbirk
i can remember, that once i had a black point in the middle of the sun months ago. you are very patient Bob - 81 hours are a very long time for a render :) - but the result is fantastic, excellent work my friend!!
mac8
a very serene image, most excellent realism
Fire_angel
W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L work!!
joshus_hund
Bob! You are the toughest! :-) I really adore this water! Fantastic atmo and mood aswell!!
LadyWailua
Water and atmo are some of the finest I ever saw !! Excellent render and oustanding work on this image ! And - the sun artefact is a strange thing, that happened very often to me during rendering such wide skys with thin clouds. There seems to be a little black spot in the sun that crys for postwork ... ;)
Petra-S
Wonderful atmosphe,lighting and water! Super Stimmung!
Darthmagus
I like a lot the beautiful colors! A perfect composition: Bravo Bob!
Markal
Wonderful image Bob...the soft colors and view make this image very relaxing to look at. The only time I have artifacts in the sun is when I use unsharp mask by John McClosky while rendering. Excellent work+++
Rids
that beats my 75 hours Bob, I tip my hat to you :-D
environaut
Holy cow, this is completely fantastic, Bob! And 81 hours?? That takes patience!! Bravo to you for that and for this beautiful render! It is so realistic...I love the water and grand vista of the scene. One of your best for sure! V
i-popba
excellent realism .well..done.VOTE
JPSoft
This is very different and I appreciate all of it.
stbc
WELL, I submit that this is worth the wait. One of the most crisp images ever posted here to my recollection. Ultra realistic artwork, which imho is the purpose and heart of Terragen, and this image is (for me) right at the pinnacle. Perfect water (satin sheen is awesome), perfect atmo and colors. Top POV, cool terrain and just right surfaces, therefor. Bob, this is magnificent. (V and FAV)
Dotthy
Bob, it is so wonderful, I love the soft mood and the quality is 1A! I wish I can swim there ;-) V
kashmir88
I just love the clouds...overall a excellent image!! tell me, what system are u rendering on? 81 hours is a way long time =)
gradient
Wow...super smoooooooth water, gorgeous colors and love the hint of bliss!....81 hours?...OUCH!
criss
Superb! V
melc
The time involved is a real and devoted commitment Bob and in this case it really paid off. This is a really beautiful image.Very very realistic. You definetly have my admiration.
eponce
excellent piece of 3d art! congrats eze :D
Buzzzzz
Gorgeous Work Bob! Can hardly wait to see the next one!
wizardofnoz
Lovely composition!
Terreinconnue
Wonderful work and very beautiful atmo ;) V
bebert
SUPERB !!!