something nice (i think)

[archonforest]

Would like to share my last render. (fake stones, dof and some post work)
C&C are welcome.
Have a nice day

[choronr]

This is very nice; great job! One thing I'd like to see is increasing the vertical dimension (without moving the camera) such that you will gain more sky above the sun; thus giving the image format a better balance.

[Kadri]

Looks interesting.
Not sure about the lower part. I wasn't immediately aware that it was water.

[archonforest]

This is very nice; great job! One thing I'd like to see is increasing the vertical dimension (without moving the camera) such that you will gain more sky above the sun; thus giving the image format a better balance.

Thank you. I will do another version with more sky, perhaps with some clouds

[archonforest]

Looks interesting.
Not sure about the lower part. I wasn't immediately aware that it was water.

Yeah the blur killed the water for sure but I thought it is visible coz of the sparks on the water...

[zaxxon]

Nice image! The lower part, with a little tweaking would enhance an already nice render. But really fine as is.

[archonforest]

Nice image! The lower part, with a little tweaking would enhance an already nice render. But really fine as is.

Thx
What enhance u would do?

[TheBadger]

Really a good one!

[mhaze]

Definitely a keeper, great pov, nice colour, excellent rocks and  perfectly placed plants - a little snow and you have an Iceland entry!

[archonforest]

Really a good one!

Thx Badger

[archonforest]

Definitely a keeper, great pov, nice colour, excellent rocks and  perfectly placed plants - a little snow and you have an Iceland entry!

Thank you!
LOL on the Iceland part!

[archonforest]

Another version with some clouds. 

[TheBadger]

Well I don't like the clouds at all. I like the cold sun in the first one.
Rather I would work on the edge of the water against the stones which feels not quite perfect to me. And also, the unnatural sharp line/edge of on the stones them selves (which as I understand it is not your fault, but a problem with fake stones) But I think some people posted fixes for that?

I also agree that this image would be good for the Iceland contest! Except add lots of good moss to the rocks .And then PRESTO! SUMMER!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SUvnM3nqfU 

Just my feeling at this moment.

[archonforest]

Well I don't like the clouds at all. I like the cold sun in the first one.
Rather I would work on the edge of the water against the stones which feels not quite perfect to me. And also, the unnatural sharp line/edge of on the stones them selves (which as I understand it is not your fault, but a problem with fake stones) But I think some people posted fixes for that?

I also agree that this image would be good for the Iceland contest! Except add lots of good moss to the rocks .And then PRETO! SUMMER!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SUvnM3nqfU 

Just my feeling at this moment.

Thx. I was thinking about moss before but as far as I know we can populate only objects no? But these are fake stones.
Also if anybody knows how to fix the fake stone edges pls let me know

[choronr]

Maybe replace the sharp edged stones with displaced Cubes. Have a search of the one done by M. Haze. And, he did share it (I think, but I might be wrong) in File sharing. Search it out and give it a try.