Inspired by the hilly terrain of south central Texas. I think I got the ambient light where it should be - a second sunlight 0.5 strength, 90 degree elevation with only lit surfaces. I wasn't happy with GI or AO too much, though I used a default GI also.
Anyway, thanks for all the comments and support as of late!
I like this - nice setting and mood.
This looks great, though I wish the grass kept extending further out with the patches of bushes, though I know grass pops can be ridiculous.
Looks nice, Rich.
But I have to say (and I say it very often, I'm afraid ;) ) I'm not a big fan of second suns, so if this is not rendered with the path tracer, you could also try increasing the environment light instead, which may look somehow more natural and less flat in terms of lighting.
A nice visualization: For me the landscape should be brighter: The sun is still quite a bit above the horizon and not covered by clouds. For me the picture needs stronger sunlight and shadow.
Nice landscape and mood.
what a beautiful landscape and mood!
Excellent work. And I actually like the dim, flat lighting this image uses, it just plays well here. I'd call it an advantage.