Mystic Lake

Wow, this is aboslutely amazing!

I personally want CGArchitect to branch out to being more spatial and not focussed so much on 'real' buildings but more about spaces and atmospheres - that is what being a computer generated architect is all about no. That is what this image does, I just wish this forum and this community was more consistent and open minded. Paul Nicholls Director Factory Fifteen.

Preach it brother! I agree completely, but then again I picked this VPOTW. :) I was reviewing some of the 3dawards entries today and saw a video with a quote from Tadao Ando that mirrors your thoughts (and mine) on the merits of this piece. "..The creation of space in architecture is simply the condensation and purification of the power of light" Granted there is no architecture in this piece, but the control of the light and atmosphere is fantastic IMHO. It just occurred to me that it reminds me of a photograph I took a few years ago. Maybe that's why it spoke to me. A lot more difficult to capture this type of lighting in CG though.

Wow, high praise! Thanks guys! :D

I personally want CGArchitect to branch out to being more spatial and not focussed so much on 'real' buildings but more about spaces and atmospheres - that is what being a computer generated architect is all about no. That is what this image does, I just wish this forum and this community was more consistent and open minded. Paul Nicholls Director Factory Fifteen.

Preach it brother! I agree completely, but then again I picked this VPOTW. :) I was reviewing some of the 3dawards entries today and saw a video with a quote from Tadao Ando that mirrors your thoughts (and mine) on the merits of this piece. "..The creation of space in architecture is simply the condensation and purification of the power of light" Granted there is no architecture in this piece, but the control of the light and atmosphere is fantastic IMHO. It just occurred to me that it reminds me of aphotograph I took a few years ago. Maybe that's why it spoke to me. A lot more difficult to capture this type of lighting in CG though.

I didn't see what programs were used

Software was 3ds max, Vray, Forest Pack Pro and photoshop Thanks everyone for the great comments, I'm glad you enjoy it! And thanks for posting it up as Vis Pro Jeff! :)

I assume the landscaping is from iToo Forest Pro?

We got criticised / slammed last year for our entries in the 3d awards not being of an architectural nature. The light is lovely but where is the architecture? I personally want CGArchitect to branch out to being more spatial and not focussed so much on 'real' buildings but more about spaces and atmospheres - that is what being a computer generated architect is all about no. That is what this image does, I just wish this forum and this community was more consistent and open minded. Paul Nicholls Director Factory Fifteen.

Average for pro of the week. #Justmyopinion

This is looking great Jonny, is it all 3D or are there photographic elements in there ?

I didn't see what programs were used

I've tried, it isn't easy. It's always the tree bark that gets me. Seems like texturing a tree would be pretty easy but it just never turns out photo real for me. Nice work to the creator.

this...is beyond my capabilities.

wow....like this

love the atmosphere, great job

Nice job.