The Road to Mordor by woodhurst
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
It feels good to work on a Lord of the Rings image again--this was also a practice in high-res terrains and texturing in photoshop.
Thanks to everyone who commented or left feedback on my last few images, it has been a slow summer for me, and you guys are really helping me pick everything up again:)
Thanks for taking a look!

Comments (37)
Yep, looks like it, just saw "Return of the king" the other day, I know, I'm kind of behind on that...lol. Very nice looking terrains on this one, and good composition wit the sky (photo I persume ?) Is this final, or just beggining of something...Nevertheless, I like it a lot !!! :)
Practice? Looks good to me. I really like the sepia color of this and I like what you did with the clouds. Excellent work.
Excellent work Jordan and good to see you back posting!.... The richness of the colours work well for the image, I found myself scanning the scenery looking for small figures on the landscape! .... "Don't worry about the spells where nothing seems to come, we all go through it! .... Inspiration and interests have a unique way in re-sufacing, ... these short breaks in our work flow, are good opportunities to look for improvements within our own work and new directions if needed! .... It's also a great opportunity to see what other artists are doing, more than not! ...inspiration will come this way".
The terrains and textures are fantastic. I wish that I could do such "practice" too!
Wow.. this is just gorgeous. the title fits perfectly =) The sky is just absolutley wonderful work as well =) Vote
Awesome awesome awesome. I never even knew Bryce was capable of such an image!
excellent my friend. incredible work :)
What a sight! What a view!! And You can call it whatever You want! Every name would fit just perfect!
One of the most realistic images Ive seen in Bryce. Keep up the good work.
Very realistic and excellent done!!!
VERY impressive! Vote! =) ~Chris
Outstanding job on texturing and lighting!! Also, the volumetric clouds. Excellent!!!
Most impressive texturing. Excellent.
Excellent texturing and composition. Very well done!
Excellent modelling and textures.
What's to say!?!? Magnificent terrain, magnificent textures, magnificent sky. To my eye there's something a bit odd about the clouds floating in front of the peak, though. They don't look convincing.
wow! These mountains are looking absolutely mindbuggling! Excellent work! You're a master with Bryce. I have to agree with Pogmahone though; the clouds doesn't look as convincing as the terrains. Still, a great render! :)
Fantastic image, great textures!
the modeling and the texturing are very good, the atmosphere too. have a good day
Man, you're just SCARY good. I find the atmosphere, mood and texture most fitting for the image, and just wonderful all around. Continued excellent work.
Wow!Woww!!Wowww!!!......
Is this a Bryce terrain? Wau. Where you get the grayscale image?
Fantastic artwork!!!V
WOW, can't believe this isn't a photo!
Aye, the image doesn't terribly remind me of Morder, but it's a damn wonderful pic! Very detailed and I love your use of clouds and lights...
Awesome look on that dusty land... Great looking clouds too!
You did it again Jordan! Wow!!!
You know, I think I'll get the old books out again... Awesome as always!
On word for you my friend........VOTE!
Excellent image, great style and coloring.