Autumn Reflections

[choronr]

Might be that you're using the wrong 'slope key' in the constraints for the stones, Bob? That's usually the problem when this type of thing occurs...

I'll have to check this out Martin; thank you. I think I used altitude constraints only, not slope.

[choronr]

This was a lesson well learned; thank you Oshyan. Your prediction of a 10 hour render time hit the mark - render time for this optimized version took 9.53.17. As mentioned earlier, the original rendered in 70+ hours. I've archived this thread for future reference.

I lowered the sun for improved shadows on the right side mountain. Replaced one of the dried grasses.

Earlier, I forgot to mention that the 4097 .ter file here was created by Buzzzzz in World Machine some years ago. And, the dried grasses were converted by him.  

[Oshyan]

Nice work on the changes overall. I think the new lighting angle helps with the "flatness" in some areas of the image earlier. However I will say I miss some of the greenery in the small plants. I think the dry ones maybe make more sense with fall, depending where you are, but a few green ones mixed in would break it up nicely I think; it's a little visually monotonous now. Other than that it's looking good, and any opportunity to learn more about how to get the most of your render time is good too I think.

- Oshyan

[choronr]

Nice work on the changes overall. I think the new lighting angle helps with the "flatness" in some areas of the image earlier. However I will say I miss some of the greenery in the small plants. I think the dry ones maybe make more sense with fall, depending where you are, but a few green ones mixed in would break it up nicely I think; it's a little visually monotonous now. Other than that it's looking good, and any opportunity to learn more about how to get the most of your render time is good too I think.

- Oshyan

Thanks Oshyan. I was pleased with the result of changing the sun's altitude. This worked better than other sun re-locations I tried.

The green grass model was a single plant and even though my population spacing was tight, it didn't clump very well. The dried grasses are a combination of a number different plants and made a better display of variation. I agree that a little green would improve upon for a more natural look.

I think this image is a good base for a snow covered version with a frozen lake. Maybe I'll try that next.

[Oshyan]

I think a winter version would be awesome.

- Oshyan

[choronr]

I think a winter version would be awesome.

- Oshyan

Thank you for the encouragement. I've started working on it. I'm a slow mover ...hopefully something in the next few weeks.

[Dune]

It is very much better indeed, Bob. And I look forward to your snow version.

[choronr]

It is very much better indeed, Bob. And I look forward to your snow version.

Thanks Ulco, its getting cold here in the desert; but, just a few hours north, snow and ice prevails for a few months - however, I had enough of the white stuff back east ...that is why I'm here. Working now on trying to come up with the frozen lake ...hopefully, we'll get there.

[TheBadger]

I like it better now too. Still a little bothered by the tree population though. Probably just me.

[choronr]

I like it better now too. Still a little bothered by the tree population though. Probably just me.

Thanks Badger, I think the eye is looking for some vertical trees sticking out amongst the rest. The entire image has no verticals.

[choronr]

The final iteration of this image is modified as a winter scene which I call 'Chill' and can be seen in Image sharing here: http://forums.planetside.co.uk/index.php?topic=13667.new#new