Just a quickie to get back in the saddle. Much to do here as yet. Spring has arrived where I live. Some of the early spring desert flowers are in bloom; and, are an inspiration for creating some new images.
The sand ripples here are those I've learned how to make; thanks to Dune. Will be trying a few different sun positions and adding some populations of desert flora. The vertical terrain needs some color variance.
More to come...
Bob
Lookin' good, nice country you live in!
Looking good Bob. :)
Very nice relief here.
I'm sure that with your sense of composition and placement for vegetations and colours,
You'll give us a masterpiece here.
Looking forward
David
Thank you all. I love the desert; and, thinking I better get back to it.
Been thinking about moving in that direction.............tired of this cold assed weather. >:(
Quote from: yossam on March 04, 2014, 12:27:48 AM
Been thinking about moving in that direction.............tired of this cold assed weather. >:(
Richard, you would never regret it. Our worst weather is mid June through mid September when the heat gets up a bit - but, there is air conditioning and the swimming pools. I really got tired of the long winters back in Chicago. Lack of color outdoors; everything from white to black and all shades of gray in between. Honestly, where the hell is the sun? Summer humidity was just a drag ...I had enough of this purgatory and decided to move to Arizona when I was 50 back in 1987.
Honestly, make the move, you'll wonder why you waited so long.
I already like the look Bob!
Thank you Kadri, I'm looking forward to transforming this into something that will be pleasing.
QuoteRichard, you would never regret it. Our worst weather is mid June through mid September when the heat gets up a bit
HA!
I remember walking from school in Tempe, to work at south mountain in August. I was half dead by the time I got there. Public transport sucks there. I could walk the distance before I saw 1 damn bus!
But then I got a car and loved it the next 3 years I lived there. The desert rocks!
very nice terrain forms, Bob. Could turn out to be a great one!
Yes, I like the layout and terrain, this is going to be very nice.....
Quote from: TheBadger on March 04, 2014, 01:27:50 AM
QuoteRichard, you would never regret it. Our worst weather is mid June through mid September when the heat gets up a bit
HA!
I remember walking from school in Tempe, to work at south mountain in August. I was half dead by the time I got there. Public transport sucks there. I could walk the distance before I saw 1 damn bus!
But then I got a car and loved it the next 3 years I lived there. The desert rocks!
very nice terrain forms, Bob. Could turn out to be a great one!
Thanks Michael; here we have more ups here than downs. Back in the mid west, we had 3 nice (humid) months of weather - here, it is the reverse: 9 months of Paradise; 3 months of heat. The real bonus is the land; Arizona has all five weather zones; and, the land has endless, beautiful landscapes.
Quote from: Dune on March 04, 2014, 01:31:07 AM
Yes, I like the layout and terrain, this is going to be very nice.....
Thank you Ulco, I'm looking forward to this project.
Agree one hundred %! Water is an issue though. ;)
Although during the monsoons Tempe floods. Which I quickly realized was the reason everything was built up on these little mounds. I remember being down by ASU at an apartment complex walking around with everyone else in near knee deep water. Everyone was in such good moods because of it.
It did not cause any damage.
These kids hooked a tow line to a big ass 4x4 and were trying to pull a guy on a body board. ;D it did not work too well. But it was fun as heck to watch. Just about everyone in the area came out to play.
The monsoons are really a special time of year there. Much more fun than trouble in my little experience. Although we all rented and would not really of cared about damage. Home owners may have a different view.
MY favorite places near the valley are the superstition mountains. Just loved taking day trips there! camped there at the lake once too. Such a great place!
I had an apartment for a while where I could see both sun devil stadium and four peaks perfectly from my back balcony. Great to sit there with a friend and have a beer and just stair out.
Oh, and slide rock was a great day trip too!
Do you know these places Bob?
If I ever do move back I would think I would like to live in the ahwatukee foothills. Back up in to the hills though, not really in the township.
Great Start
I do not want to go off topic but just checked Slide Rock on the net that TheBadger mentioned and found and amazing shot. Still looking for my jaw that is on the ground somwhere :o
Quote from: TheBadger on March 04, 2014, 02:16:02 AM
Agree one hundred %! Water is an issue though. ;)
Although during the monsoons Tempe floods. Which I quickly realized was the reason everything was built up on these little mounds. I remember being down by ASU at an apartment complex walking around with everyone else in near knee deep water. Everyone was in such good moods because of it.
It did not cause any damage.
These kids hooked a tow line to a big ass 4x4 and were trying to pull a guy on a body board. ;D it did not work too well. But it was fun as heck to watch. Just about everyone in the area came out to play.
The monsoons are really a special time of year there. Much more fun than trouble in my little experience. Although we all rented and would not really of cared about damage. Home owners may have a different view.
MY favorite places near the valley are the superstition mountains. Just loved taking day trips there! camped there at the lake once too. Such a great place!
I had an apartment for a while where I could see both sun devil stadium and four peaks perfectly from my back balcony. Great to sit there with a friend and have a beer and just stair out.
Oh, and slide rock was a great day trip too!
Do you know these places Bob?
If I ever do move back I would think I would like to live in the ahwatukee foothills. Back up in to the hills though, not really in the township.
Funny you mention Awatukee Foothills, that's where we live. Actually we're in the extreme southeast corner of Phoenix right next to the Gila Indian Reservation near 40th Street and Chandler Blvd. To the west are the newest and final development of what was once the International Harvester equipment test proving grounds ...beautiful area. Fact is Rod Stewart has a home there atop a small mesa.
Yes, I've been to many places in Arizona including 'Slide Rock' which is in the Oak Creek Canyon area. This is about 2 hours from my home and about 1/2 hour from Flagstaff. You could spend a lifetime in Arizona (and Utah) exploring and never be disappointed with the beauty of it all.
Quote from: mhaze on March 04, 2014, 03:53:53 AM
Great Start
Thank you Mick, looking forward to developing this into something presentable.
Quote from: archonforest on March 04, 2014, 04:15:05 AM
I do not want to go off topic but just checked Slide Rock on the net that TheBadger mentioned and found and amazing shot. Still looking for my jaw that is on the ground somwhere :o
Yes, the Slide Rock area of Oak Creek Canyon is a short walking distance north of Sedona (you might want to Google Sedona -you might faint at the beauty). I've stayed overnight near Slide Rock. There are a number of very nice hiking trails here. Also, about 20 miles to the southwest is the town of Jerome - an old mining town which one may want to see while in this area.
These places seem to be made for Artists, Photographers; and, Terragengineers.
Hmmm I just Googled Sedona... :o Still cananot believe it...
U know I went around the planet 2.5 times if I count the miles and saw many places but I guess I will have to see your place one day... 8)
Great terrain, Bob. Should turn out perfect.
You'd have to pay me a stately sum to live there, though. Can't handle the heat and general lack of humidity. I guess I just like my four seasons too much :)
Love the sand ripples and composition!
Quote from: archonforest on March 04, 2014, 03:45:04 PM
Hmmm I just Googled Sedona... :o Still cananot believe it...
U know I went around the planet 2.5 times if I count the miles and saw many places but I guess I will have to see your place one day... 8)
When you do, springtime about mid February through early May is a great time for hiking.
Quote from: otakar on March 04, 2014, 03:57:14 PM
Great terrain, Bob. Should turn out perfect.
You'd have to pay me a stately sum to live there, though. Can't handle the heat and general lack of humidity. I guess I just like my four seasons too much :)
Thank you. Nice thing here is that you go north about 2.5 hours and you're in Flagstaff; and, you will have your four seasons. Also northeast to east for about 4 hours and you are in high country where you will also get all seasons. Too cold while there ...only a short trip back where it is warm.
Quote from: gregtee on March 04, 2014, 04:23:48 PM
Love the sand ripples and composition!
Thank you. I sent you a PM on these; but, I guess you haven't read it yet.
I don't see anything in my inbox. How did you send it?
-Greg
Quote from: gregtee on March 05, 2014, 12:58:02 AM
I don't see anything in my inbox. How did you send it?
-Greg
Here on the forum Home page, look at 'My Messages'. You should see it there.
Hmm. It's not there. Last thing I got was about 2 weeks ago from someone else. Try again?
-Greg
Most of what I wanted to do with the terrain is finished; now, on to the vegetation.
Looking very good.
Good so far looking forward to the final version.