Ectosphere by stbc

Terragen • Landscape • posted on Sep 04, 2004

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I have a version of this rendering on another computer which is more dramatic and maybe better, but the more I look at this, the more I like it. But I don't like the dark shadow in the middle. Let me know what you would do differently. Cheers!

Comments (18)

bebert

1:28PM | Sat, 04 September 2004

i like more this atmo !! the light is beautiful.

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Darthmagus

2:09PM | Sat, 04 September 2004

Agree with you about the dark shadow: you should place the sun to the left side. Also it'a beautiful mood!

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joshus_hund

2:11PM | Sat, 04 September 2004

Agree with peten! Apart from that the atmo is still xlt!!

Zazie

3:28PM | Sat, 04 September 2004

You even can keep the sun where it is. To avoid the black shadow in the center look at the "Lightning conditions" window and under "Background light" raise the "shadow lightness". But still a wonderful view and atmo ! I cannot say that the shadow disturbs me.

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Jordano

4:18PM | Sat, 04 September 2004

I love the image as it is!The shadow creates the dramatic mood in your image!For lighter version of the shadow just use the button = multy -directional shadow lighting - and choose the colours for your shadow.Great image and colours!

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B-M-O

4:59PM | Sat, 04 September 2004

Agree with Zazie...

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Martchi

5:39PM | Sat, 04 September 2004

The realization is excellent, as regards the shade, if you want soft shades it false to increase, the "shadow ligthnes" ,Bravo!

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Snow_Angel

7:00PM | Sat, 04 September 2004

I love this terrain and pov! Even the shadow, but what I do is one of two things..I raise the Sun's altitude about 5 more degress and uncheck shadows on terrain in the Sun Tool goody, or sometimes I change the background light. But usually the former works ! Sensational water and everything! V :)

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garypoulton

7:02PM | Sat, 04 September 2004

Very nice work Steve....as said already, adjusting shadow lightness will do the trick but it will also pull back shadow density elsewhere. For my money, you could pull the sun around a little more to the left, to light the leading edge of the shadow area or conversely if you have Photoshop or PSP select the shadow area and use the dodge tool to pull back the shadow density in that area. Your images are improving in leaps and bounds.

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Dotthy

1:22AM | Sun, 05 September 2004

I agree with Zazie. Excellent done!!!

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photostar

1:23AM | Sun, 05 September 2004

Great surface work, POV and Atmos. I, also like the image as it is.

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criss

4:39AM | Sun, 05 September 2004

Wonderful sky, atmo and water! I like very much the colours!

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herbstliebe

8:50AM | Sun, 05 September 2004

very nice terrain and pov.

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choronr

12:20PM | Sun, 05 September 2004

Zazie and Gary have said it all...Steve, your work here is excellent. Your atmo and terrain are both captivating...very beautiful work.

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zaberc

3:13PM | Sun, 05 September 2004

Excellent done ! Bravo !

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inkydigit

6:26AM | Mon, 06 September 2004

agree with bebert,choronr et al!!:)

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Buzzzzz

8:44PM | Sat, 11 September 2004

I Like it! As far as the sun placement if you want the sun in view and don't want dark shadows just increase shadow lightness a little. And then if you prefer you can use a Lighten/Darken touch up brush to lighten the shadows a little more. However I like the contrast! Excellent!

susanmoses

1:22AM | Thu, 28 October 2004

I saw the sky you did for Buzzzzz' piece today and decided to take a look at your gallery... I'm so glad I did... so many fine works here!