My first Landscape

Duke_Dave · Post by **Duke_Dave** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 2:18 am

Hi Guys! I know its been forever since I've posted anything but I have dropped by every now and then and I am still building when I have the time. the reason for my demise is that I have finished High School and I am now working full time

So anyways, I have made my first landscape. please tell me what you think and I would be greatful for any advice on how to make it look better. here are the Deeplinks:

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Duke- ... scape1.jpg

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Duke- ... scape2.jpg

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Duke- ... scape3.jpg

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Duke- ... scape4.jpg

And the folder when public:

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=138345

Tell me what you think!

Dave

lil Jon · Post by **lil Jon** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 3:23 am

Nice work!

That knight should be careful. Rocks can be very slippery when they are wet.

jens · Post by **jens** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:20 am

Nice work. There is no empty spare on your landscape, and it is not too much.

But I prefer landscaping with plates, not slopes. Maybe you can give life on the water with some transclear plates 1x1 or transblue tiles? This is only my opinion, and doesn't mean that your 16 x 32 vig is ugly or something...

regards,
jens

LEGOFREAK · Post by **LEGOFREAK** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 7:41 am

I am very impressed with this. I like good landscaping and you have done a wonderful job on this.
I like the slopes, and I love the use of brick trees, and the only suggestion I would make is a little more mottling, like some sand green, tan and light brown (just a touch here and there). however, it doesnt really need it, so thats just a very very minor suggestion for your next one...

because now that we know you can do it... we will be expecting it.

Graynar · Post by **Graynar** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 3:30 pm

Hi guys!

This is a great landscape. I wish I could create something like this with the tiny amount of green I have.

I don't know if this would crowd the picture, but a few animals might be nice.

BreadMan · Post by **BreadMan** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:27 pm

I like that you have kept the green to a minimum and used mostly grey. All-green landscapes always seem surrealistic to me and not as effective. This gives me the impression of a high mountain stream like would be found in the areas where I grew up, I like it very much.

TheOrk · Post by **TheOrk** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 12:02 am

Excellent job Duke Dave! It's far better then anything I could make. Do I see some megabloks at the bottom?

Duke_Dave · Post by **Duke_Dave** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 2:07 am

hey guys thanks for all the nice comments.

Breadman- This is exactly what it is supposd to look like, so thats a good sign when ppl. tell you thats what it looks like without being told.

Freak- thanks for the tips, I did use 1 piece of sand green if you can see it in the corner by the stump.

Ork- yes that is MB.

I have a mixed colection of bricks between MB and real Legos.

A word in my Defence here before you all throw me into the stocks and start throwing fruit- I Hate the old MB- get that much strait, but I don't mind the new MB bricks.I have compared the two and honestly the could have cam from the same mold. I find that their Pro Builder seris is a great way to get a lot of bulk bricks for cheap.
besides that, the slight color variation makes stuff look a little more realistic, if Lego can be

Well, now that I know yoou all are expecting me to produce more I am coming up with some new Ideas :idea:

Dave