Dry and Blasted

Xynedia · September 19, 2011, 03:39:11 PM

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choronr · September 19, 2011, 05:25:31 PM

Don't remember seeing this type of sand/obsidian stones in nature somewhere; and, must say it a very appealing contrast. Very good work here.

AP · September 19, 2011, 06:49:08 PM

Quote from: choronr on September 19, 2011, 05:25:31 PM
Don't remember seeing this type of sand/obsidian stones in nature somewhere; and, must say it a very appealing contrast. Very good work here.

It is not to common i think. Out in Utah and Nevada as one series of locations, there are stones that are near smoothed dull black that contrast well against orange and red sandstone deposits along the eroded slopes and basins. Neat stuff.

choronr · September 19, 2011, 07:43:52 PM

Now I remember; saw this combination while hiking in Utah back in the early eighties. Utah is amazing in landscapes.

AP · September 19, 2011, 08:19:45 PM

Yes, i very much want to live there but i need to see if Salt Lake City is livable. Wonder what an artist does there.

choronr · September 19, 2011, 08:37:37 PM

Quote from: ChrisC on September 19, 2011, 08:19:45 PM
Yes, i very much want to live there but i need to see if Salt Lake City is livable. Wonder what an artist does there.

Not sure of the job market there; but, well worth exploring. If you make a connection and can settle working there, you're in for a treat. I've done the 'Grand Circle' trip over a period of about 12 years. Some places, you'd believe no person has ever set foot - an amazing place.

wiwine · September 20, 2011, 05:13:59 AM

In some places you can see large difference of colors between sand and rocks.
An example :
Tagrera, South of Algeria

Strange stones :
Erg Killian

Why not in blue ?
Tassili N'Ajjer

Do not limit your imagination !

inkydigit · September 20, 2011, 05:34:58 AM

Quote from: wiwine on September 20, 2011, 05:13:59 AM
In some places you can see large difference of colors between sand and rocks.
An example :
Tagrera, South of Algeria

Strange stones :
Erg Killian

Why not in blue ?
Tassili N'Ajjer

Do not limit your imagination !

thanks wiwine, these are great!

:) · September 20, 2011, 07:52:54 PM

yes all 3 have nice cracks in them. good pictures

AP · September 21, 2011, 02:32:21 AM

Quote from: TheOne on September 20, 2011, 07:52:54 PM
yes all 3 have nice cracks in them. good pictures

I get it TheOne. As a fellow who carefully studied many types of world Geology and Geomorphology, i can only get so real. If i had my way i would render this with full-on procedural erosion to but we do our best with the limits of software.