Mars sunset

[Seth]

I kinda like the still shot on this thread there : http://www.planetside.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic,19968.0.html

And I wanted to try to do something similar. I didn't spend too much time on it, but I think that it's exactly the kind of easy realistic renders people can easily achieve
So, here is my first 45 minutes spend on it (render time 16 min).

It is far from perfect, not as dark in the foreground and not as moody, but I thought it might give some people some ideas to recreate that kind of renders

[AP]

For darkness, increase haze density perhaps?

[TheBadger]

Ahh, I posted in the other thread. But Ill say it here too. Another nice image Seth.
Can't argue that you have a keen technical mind and a talent to make good images with it  Nice to see some images from you again.

[Seth]

For darkness, increase haze density perhaps?

Nope, it already is around 14 and if I increase it, I'll lost more contrast and everything will become more... grey and dull.
And I'll lost my sun too.

Thank you TheBadger for your kind words

[AP]

That is high and your explanation does make sense.

[AP]

Here is another try at this and the clip file for others to modify.

[inkydigit]

 
Looking real nice Seth!
I will look forward to tinkering with the clip file too (tomorrow)... Merci beaucoup!
J

[archonforest]

Thx for the file. I will play with it too

[AP]

Welcome. I figured others can use it because in all honesty i do no know how close it is but there is always room for experimentation.