River Dormant

[choronr]

This is my first attempt at using Terragen 3. Hope to get better at it in the future.

River Dormant is usually a quiet, peaceful place until the torrential rains make their way. Then, you don't want to be in the middle of one as the flash floods rush through the dry river beds - this video taken in Arizona depicts why:  http://www.youtube.com/embed/_yCnQuILmsM?feature=player_embedded

[efflux]

Very nice POV and composition. Basic stones and grass are good. Nicely sized and spaced. Maybe a bit more surface detail work. Rays are good but I think you need to rework the clouds. If you get the lighting, clouds and atmosphere right, this could be a really great render.

[choronr]

Very nice POV and composition. Basic stones and grass are good. Nicely sized and spaced. Maybe a bit more surface detail work. Rays are good but I think you need to rework the clouds. If you get the lighting, clouds and atmosphere right, this could be a really great render.

I agree with with your comments. But, I've not been happy with it. I'm going ahead with a different image and will spend more time with it. I have a few that deserve a rework ...I'll be back.

[Dune]

I like this start, it has the same feel as the video (I wish people used more steady camera's), but please dump the clouds. Might make a heavy sky in the distance, black, menacing, but distant!
And why not experiment with a 'wall' of debris... (use a pop of elongated stones as sticks).

[EoinArmstrong]

I like the varied terrain, but yeah the clouds are a little harsh

[mhaze]

Wow - great pov, great feeling of space but as others have said the clouds don't work.

[Hannes]

I don't really like the clouds as well, but otherwise a fantastic image, Bob.

[choronr]

Thanks to you all. Yes, those clouds are what was bothering me. I concentrated too much on the 'rays' not paying attention to the clouds. I will rework the image.

[choronr]

I like this start, it has the same feel as the video (I wish people used more steady camera's), but please dump the clouds. Might make a heavy sky in the distance, black, menacing, but distant!
And why not experiment with a 'wall' of debris... (use a pop of elongated stones as sticks).

Was able to push the clouds way back in the distance. Also, made a bit different terrain foreground which seems to look better; but, the dry river bed in the distance has changed which should be OK. A pop of elongated stones will be tested; but, not sure yet where to place them.  Still needs more work - hopefully will have this re-rendered soon.

[Markal]

Keep on Bob...the clouds....well, you're working that...can't wait to see the next render...its already looking good!

[TheBadger]

I like the whole idea here. Maybe a stream that was once clearly a raging river some time ago? Seems a shame to have nothing left of what was once obviously there in force.

[Kadri]

Nice start and good suggestions.
Curious what you will post next.

[choronr]

Final adjustments include moving the clouds far in the distance; adding the eagle; modifying the lower 2/3 of the foreground with plants and terrain adjusted. I believe the image is an improvement over the first iteration.

[mhaze]

Excellent - great changes.

[yossam]

I like...............