W.I.P. - Beach by CavalierLady
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2nd Terragen image, work in progress.
Well, these surface maps are giving me fits. I completely lost the green on the island somehow,
I can't get rid of the dark shadows on the sand, I don't have altitude constraints down right, and I
wasn't real pleased with the waves, or the deep shadow on the island. I lost the first image I posted
because I forgot to save the .ter file, so at least I did one thing right, :), and I can save this and see
what improvements I can make to it. Now, I need a few nudges in the right direction from y'all, please,
so I can turn this into something worth posting, without being embarrassed at posting such mediocre work.
If you made it past the thumbnail, thanks so much! I appreciate it, and thanks for having a look! :)Maria
Comments (32)
artgum
Good grief- you've got sun rays, great water reflections, cool sky and clouds, and some really great textures going here- wow! You're a quick study. Let me send you one of my first TG renders...gray rock, blank sky, 640x480...got it her on the hard drive somewhere...
stbc
Shoot, this is great, Maria! If you had sharpened in Postwork, I would have given this an Excellent! As is the atmo is top notch! I would make the sun size about half what you have here to reduce the tendency for a non-round shape. The beach is the right shape and has some cool crusty stuff on it, but probably clings too much to the very steepest part of the sand hill. Maybe reduce reflection on the water. Water is good, small ripples but the surf is a little out of control because the water is uniformly shallow perhaps. This sounds like a lot of critique, but you are really well on your way! Great work and give us more.
CavalierLady
Thanks! :) I should admit here and now that the sky is an .atm file that I downloaded. I would have to start another image and click through the .atm files to find the name, to give proper credit. But the family is wondering if I will ever resurface, so that's it for today. Thanks for the suggestions. I will post a revised version when I have one. Maria
redbeard
Very different from your first one! Love the sky, whatever a .atm file is. The sand in the foreground looks great and I really like that giant sand dune island with the big slope on it. Really nice work!
zoren
this looks good, nice composition....I agree, love the island.
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful landscape Maria....!! The illumination an the ambient have a great beauty....!!
Snow_Angel
OMG! This is terrific! You did an excellent job on everything Maria! Wow! Can't believe how great you are doing in such a short time! Bravoooo!! V :)
SophiaDeer
Gorgeous!! The soft golden light is breathtaking!!
gdk5
Looks good to me so whats the problem. Find you a texture on line for human skin it makes beautiful beaches.
DennisReed
Don't be so hard on yourself Maria! I was impressed with it when I 1st saw it, and them only questioned it after reading how you felt! Sorry I can't help you since I know nothing of Terragen! Hugs!
EoinArmstrong
Lovely rays/lighting and atmo; awesome 2nd pic! Just keep experimenting with surface layers
angibaud
Je savais que le talent de l'artiste ressortirait rapidement. Voila une bien belle image. Peut-re qu'avec un peu moins d'lairage et quelques surfaces supplentaires en variant Scale+Depth pour mieux recouvrir le terrain ou tout simplement en modifiant la position du soleil attueraient ces ombres. Il est souhaitable de faire des essais. Bravo Maria!!!
joshus_hund
Bravo, Maria! Xlt composition! Surfaces are great! Maybe just try reducing the bumpiness a little bit and/or increase the background lighting to avoid too deep shadows.
Dreamingbee
magic scene .. love the mood!
HeikoH
I like the colours in the sky. The surf doesn't fit IMHO. Three waves is a bit too much. Sometimes less is more. ;-)
Petra-S
Wonderful landscape and surface! Perfect mood,atmo and lighting, colors and water!
inkydigit
agree with all.this is great work keep it up,things will eventually begin to make(more) sense!!:)
CarolSassy
I don't know what you're talking about it not being good. I think it's fantastic! V (:
VDH
Fantastic landscape! v
i-popba
yes!!!...excellent Landscape...love mood and lighting...!!! cool water very beautiful...love it... VOTE
Dotthy
Excellent done, I love the sky at most!!!!
avalonfaayre
Well, I love the rays in the sky. That is beautiful. It kind of reminds me of a sand bar. It is so interesting seeing you work through these images. I know you are going to master this!
Markal
Wow...I think we can expect very good things from you once you master TG or maybe even if you don't :)...I like this image
Asylumc3
Stunning rays Maria!! I know nothing of Terragen so I'm of no help, but VERY eager to see your finished version. This one is simply wonderful!
zaberc
Love the sky here!
Longrider
I know a litle about terragen but not enough to be of any help here Maria.But I like it that you are exploring other things.I take care of those things in Photoshop.Keep coming.
alightningstorm
Seeing as I don't know terragen well enough, I'd say this was an excellent piece. if you say it needs tweaking then I believe you and look forward to the improved model =)
loba73
Hey Maria!!! This is Getting Better and better, love the sky and sun rays, the water looks good, Awesome Work.....keep them coming ~Hugs~ CJ
Rykk
Wow! This is WIP is gonna be MAJOR when you get it all done, Maria! Not too shabby as it is and maybe you don't need the green you lost and this can be a desrt beach scene where the Sahara meets the Atlantic? I love the sky, especially - the sunbeams and light. And the way the clouds suggest a gathering storm offshore. Tee-Totally Terrific Terragen Terrainin'! lol
fractalinda
Another glorious sky!