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 (32)
Nasht
very interesting terrain pal... I like that simple sky too! ;)
melc
This is so very very realistic!! Lighting and surfacing is awesome and the distance perception is just beautiful. Wonderful work Bob!!
kenwas
Excellent atmo and light!
Syltermermaid
Very interesting rock formation and the terrain look great! I love your light and this endless blue sky!!
Rich2
I agree, Bob - I captured many images through the camera lens, and they are also forever in my memory. Fitting tribute here!
criss
Very beautiful landscape, love the clear atmo!
JPSoft
Agree with you!...
pclavett
Love the sky and subtle clouds Bob ! Beautiful image ! Also agree that it is hard to render this to the beauty that we have experienced first hand while we were there ! We can always rely on our memories.....and they are good ones ! Have a great weekend my friend !
Darthmagus
Excellent lighting, beautiful place!
morganbesh
I love the lighting here. It really gives those grass and rock surfaces a realistic look! Excellent work!
Petra-S
Brilliant creation and wonderful light, surface, perfect combination and mood!
ariz
Where be the water?? :O) Well Done Bob. Nice colors, great POV.
artgum
That pure, deep, clear sky really draws me into the image. I know where I'm going when I take a vacation. Excellent!
stbc
Bob, the light, colors and pov are all so right!!! Sedona is one of my favorite places on Earth, thanks in part to your hospitality and comradship! I agree it is a MUST destination if you enjoy the outdoors and grand vistas.
Snow_Angel
Bob this turned out just beautiful! Red Rock Crossing is a real magical place! You have captured the essence of it in this gorgeous image! Bravo! V
christianfly
Love the sky, and shadowing.
Buzzzzz
You are very welcome Bob! I don't mind sharing with those who appreciate it. :o) BTW! Beautiful Colors and Surfaces! But the Atmo and Lighting win the Prize! Thanks for being a good friend Bob! There aren't many around like you. And no I m not backslapping! Just telling it like it is. :o)
gradient
awesome lighting and colors!!!
WeeLaddie
Excellent surfacing and lighting; it would be fascinating to see a photo taken from the same pov (perhaps an exercise for a future project).
Markal
Wow Bob...a moon would have looked real nice in that sky :) as is...it is super excellent!!
ms-3Dstudio
Absolutely gorgeous image!!! excellent I wish good luck in your job. Mike.
Fahrenheit451
This is outstanding Bob! But I must agree it can never compare to the real Sedona. Perhaps future versions of Terragen will be more realistic. A lot of people who have never been to Sedona (or anywhere in Arizona for that matter) have this image of barren desert in their mind. Until they have seen it firsthand, they have no idea the beauty they are missing!
HorseLips
If I went there, I have the sneaky suspicion that I would be bit by a rattlesnake. Great work!
meatpuppet76
agree with all the above , this is one amazing piece of work thank you, my vote!
Martchi
Agree with Christian,Bravo Bob!
Dotthy
Wonderful light, fantastic surface, awesome pov. I resume it is perfect ;-) Excellent done Bob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KingPtolemy
Amazing composition!!! Excellent lighting!!!
sossy
fascinating view and cool play of light and shade! love the composition of the rocks and the combination of colors! amazing work! ;o)
padawancats
Beautiful surfacing and POV. The lighting is fantastic though :-)
kasalin
Once again a beautiful and perfect work !!! Greetings to you !!!