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From: Hugo
Date: 4 Oct 2002 14:30:41
Message: <3d9dde51@news.povray.org>
Hi,

This is very well done. I saw this post a few hours ago and have been
thinking about what to reply. I gotta say you're demonstrating good skills
in terms of making an image with a 'strong' content. There is something
scary about everything here. I don't even dare to ask where you get
inspired. It all fits together. But you requested some ideas on how to
improve the mountain. Maybe this could help:

1) It seems the mountain is right behind the church. It looks like it is
'dropped' onto the ground. It would probably be more realistic if the hills
flatten out near the ground.

2) You could add more variation to the texture so the top is brighter than
the bottom, and the bottom is a little green. Eventually some dirt and spots
would help, but it could easily go too far.

3) Some parts of the heightfield are in shadow, and apparently you use
ambient light to avoid the shadow becomes too dark. A dim light source
instead, pointing towards the shadowed parts would ensure that some details
remain visible. If you don't want the light to mess with the church, you
could use a light_group.

So, welcome here. What are those bright spots in front of the mountain?

Regards,
Hugo


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