Silent Sunset by derek-lakin
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Description
This was my submission to the Renderosity May Sunset Themed Challenge.
I really like the end result but I didn't actually receive a single vote :( I'm not bitter, but I'd love to hear your comments on how to improve it.
319309 quadrilaterals
Render Time: 4:35:37
Terrain: SilentStream by Myth_de
Atmosphere: Based on Fallout by Gabrielle Libby (Padawancats at Ashundar) from the Community Atmopshere Pack #1
Comments (10)
Maire
Well done!!
superza
nice colours, Sky clouds could be less invasive imho, could try to see how the image works with "cloud cast shadow" active. stiil Great work!
Afrodite
The sunset challenge was a difficult one to get any votes in, since there where so many excellent entries...Your image has a wonderful view and great colours, but IMO the terrain is a bit too dark..increase shadow lightness maybe, but still its a good image
doneydonydone
terragen groups member# great job with the sky and atmos but cant see much detail in the terrain - perhaps a lower POV and less shadow darkness would improve this - superza won the competition and i dont think he would rate your image that far away from his - i imagine he used full Atmos settings - did you? or do you do what i do on my slow PC - leave the Atmos and cloud setting quite low down??? great job - i dont think i got any votes also!!!
fractalinda
Beautiful sky and colors.
nabit
Your rays are very beautiful! I agree with the comments of doneydonydone about shadow lightness. I believe your terrain needs just a little lightening. Keep pushin' those pixels!
marcoantonio
Your atmosphere is super!!!! Your terrain is great too, It makes a great river!!! I would change just a bit of the roughness of water! You was between my ten renders I first choose to vote and it was very difficult to choose only three!!! By the way I didn't get any vote too!!! I think it was a good competition!
stbc
I like this a lot, but here are my thoughts. The clouds are a bit grainy, the 3-D effect and high persistence setting causes this. The reflection is a bit too much on the water. The image could use sharpening or a bigger render or both. I like the dark shadows and minimal surfaces of the terrain, but maybe a slightly lower pov would set the sky among the hills and avoid the flat horizon for some more interesting contrast. Just my 2 cents, cause this is really lovely overall.
VisualdreamZ
I agree with stbc's comments. I would also suggest you work on the water itself a little. The waves are far too choppy and regular for that type of waterscape. I would suggest decreasing the roughness (10 at most), increasing wave size a bit, and try increasing the "distort by terrain" setting as well. Overall, though, nice lighting and colors. Keep working!
derek-lakin
Thanks for the comments guys and gals. Parts II and II are now complete taking into account your feedback.