Enjoying The Sunset

[DeeVee]

Just another doodle to try something new in technique and composition. http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1027578250elz.jpg

[Vikki]

I like this one DeeVee! I really like that tree running across the foreground. I've been looking at some of your works that have similar trees and I'm still working on getting the *fronds* correct. :D

Very nicely done!

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[DeeVee]

Thank you Vikki. If you look in the QuickLinks lesson 2 by Aurick for newbies, you will see how I do my fronds. This is a start, I have since modified my method and will do you a Zscript if you wish. However I think the method used in the lesson will get you on your way.
Deevee,
Joe
! ! Coconut Palm Fronds.txt (http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_file-1027608313fob.txt)
EDIT: Vikki, I did a quick script so you can see my new method. The image is not complete but you can clearly see the technique used. I hope this helps.
DeeVee,
Joe

[Wayne Hoyt]

The composition is very strong, Dee Vee. The silhouetted couple on the tree is a charming touch, and the sky is again just beautiful. But I think my favorite part of this image is the 'dappled' effect of the light reflecting from the water. Just gorgeous!
Many :tu: s!

[Kathy]

Lovely. :)

Those colors against the silhouette make a striking moment.

DeeVee everytime I see a new post of yours, I am forced to acknowledge your mastery of color and water play. :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Ron Harris]

alright you two..now you made me go look up fronds..snicker....so I am now more enlightened I think....has something to do with ferns and or palms which I am also kinda thinking are in the fern family maybe? Open my eyes for me :) nice pic Joe...very romantic.. :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[juandel]

:tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: devveecolorama at its best!

- juandel

[DLee]

very nice Dee Vee.

[robotalk]

The Water --REAL Sun reflection off the water and the realism of the trees--splendid work and a mini trip for us city dwellers Thanks DeeVee :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[DeeVee]

Thanks to all who took some of their valuable time to comment on this old mann's image. It is very much appreciated.
I whipped this up last night very late and was a bit tired, but it appears to have turned out passable for a doodle.

[Vikki]

DeeVee,

Thanks for the script. That got it. It was the alpha I was using that was preventing me from getting it right. Off to do something with this now. :D

Thanks again! :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Cricket]

Ah. That is beautiful! So serene and peaceful!

[Flycatcher]

Just "passable for a doodle"! DeeVee, you're the master of understatement as well. :D

I like this very much - the sky, the silhouetted trees, but most of all the water and the way the reflections change with the distance. :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Stonecutter]

Yep, that sun sparkling on the water is masterful Joe, but the whole thing works!

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[Grub]

Nice image Deevee :tu: :tu: :tu:

[DeeVee]

Most replyers have commented on the water. I guess you will want to know how it was done. Well here goes. You have the last script I wrote'an easy way to make water'in the quick links. instead of using the Jellybean I used gelshader1 as is, and that gave me the reflection I needed, as I moved it to get perspective I was able to get the highlight in the right spot. I hope that helps.

[Tag]

I've always enjoyed sunset silhouette images and this one is up there with the best of them :tu:

[The Saint]

I find this piece "refreshing"!

Reminds me of my native land...

Keep up this kind of work!

[DeeVee]

Thanks S, Do you mind sharing where your native land is with the group?

[Frenchy Pilou]

Hi DeeVee
Have you try this ?
http://images.google.fr/images?hl=fr&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=sunset+caribbean&btnG=Recherche+Google
Pilou

[DeeVee]

Frenchy I never even thought of searhing for photos of sunsets as I have the real McCoy here. All I have to do is stand outside in the evening, and 365 days a year I have a unique sunset.
Thanks for the link, I found some of the compositions interesting and in that way will definitely prove useful.
DeeVee,
Joe.