Desert Geology by choronr
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
A simple scene depicting spring in the southwest where for only a short time do the mountain grasses display their green to the slopes; then, as temperatures rise, they turn to the color of straw. It’s a delight to view the glowing silvery/blue/green of the Brittle Bush growing in many places throughout Arizona and eastern California; and, some of the cacti which put on their early blooms. And, of course the mountains are always a pleasure to see.
Some of you may wonder why I didn’t place some vegetation on the mountain; mainly, for two reasons: First, it’s been my experience that added plants always seem to displayed too much contrast and sharpness making them appear cartoony. It would be convenient if controls for adjusting sharpness and contrast were available for objects and populations. Finally, the other reason for not adding vegetation to the slopes was that I continually received Runtime errors in trying to do so even after reducing the coverage of existing populations.
Included here are the stone bed and Hero rock from FrankB’s site: NWDA; and, bushes and grass by lightning. The cacti are from a friend.
Comments (22)
beautiful and realistic landscape!
Way cool!!
This is such a beautiful scene on several levels. I can just feel the breeze; this scene puts you right there. I love the wide open space. Outstanding, Bob!
Your TG2 surface/ground work is exemplary, Bob. Beautiful scene and mood; an excellent render.
Marvelous one, Bob! Love the greenishness!
Excellent and peaceful desert vista, Bob!!! Love the greenishness, too!!!
just wonderful !!!!!
scottish hill in the desert! what a special composition! very realistic sand and plants! and the little bloom is a perfect effect! moody, delightful and gorgeous work! ;o)
Beautiful work!
The little pink flower, the bushes and the cactus are so sweet
Fantastic realism, breathaking my friend!!!!!!!!!
The foreground is an eye candy. All is perfect.
Fantastic work.
Luv it....!!!
superb work, the verdent hills are amazing, great scene
Excellent work in the foreground. Great image
Beautiful Bob, again that peace comes through. What I find absolutely perfect is the flowers on the cacti. Excellent addition.
Another fantastic artwork, Bob!!
One thing I have learned from you Bob, is too take the time to think about the details and post only after doing that. Looking through your gallery one can see one awesome render after another as a result! I still haven't developed all the skills to practice it in this way, but when I see your work it is a welcome reminder! Thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge.
fantastic image !!
The still beginning of desert life, Nice depiction here!!!
Serene... deep quality!