reef 3 Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Hey chaps, Decided to have another go at a wreck... Thanks for looking... steve Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 You have a talent for AC damage, reef. It has the look of having been there a while though. Thoroughly believeable and could pass for a real photo. Nice work! How long does something like that take you? John Link to post Share on other sites
reef 3 Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Thanks John, appreciate your input. Timewise about 3-4 hours mainly due to the reflection being a completely different image due to the different angle. As such its like working on two images and when done making it look wet. Thanks... steve Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,497 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I just can't believe it is not real! As John says, it looks like it has been there for some while well and truly beaten up. I Like the glint on the canopy. The water reflection has to be the best I have ever seen. Even the reflection of the underside of the wing is the right colour, that must have taken a lot of planning to do. Well done Steve :good Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
1mag1n3 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I have been staring at this image for about 5 minutes now, and i cant believe how good it is. It really is absolutely beautiful. The reflection is just perfect, the canopy, the beach, the damage, everything! 10/10 without any shadow of a doubt. Possibly the best ever composite shot i have seen. Link to post Share on other sites
fighterpilot 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 stunning as usual :mrhappy: Link to post Share on other sites
clansman81 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 As Tina Turner sang "Simply the best" :mrhappy: Ken Link to post Share on other sites
reef 3 Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Thanks guys, your too kind. steve Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 That's a photo, isn't it! Beautiful :wub Kieran Link to post Share on other sites
wisemanp 0 Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 For the first time this week I have been able to get on the forum...and I see this! :wink: Simply unbelievable, I cannot comprehend how talented you are at this Steve! Link to post Share on other sites
A320cap 0 Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Hi Steve, For some reason I cannot see this pic "This image has been moved or deleted" Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,497 Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Hi Steve,For some reason I cannot see this pic "This image has been moved or deleted" Hi Panos I know Steve edited the original and the file name has changed. I have amended the post, enjoy! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
reef 3 Posted July 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 I believe you had trouble seeing one of my posts before Panos and as before...your not missing much :wink: steve Link to post Share on other sites
A320cap 0 Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Not missing much?? This is a masterpiece!!! Your best edit so far, in my opinion Link to post Share on other sites
simi_av8r 0 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 i think its been said above already... so there's not much more for me to say, besides i cant stop drooooooooling over my keyboard through sheer beauty of this artwork... ............are you sure its not a photo steve... do tell, i'll keep it a secret, honest..... simi Link to post Share on other sites
reef 3 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Thanks Panos and Simi, glad you liked it :clap: As for the photo-ness of it (is that even a word??) One of the mistakes i made gives it away in a big way, i forgot to give the Japanese Ki any markings :poster_oops: Its actually a default skin from IL-2. Another mistake is a forgot to put a prop on the Corsair :doh Thanks for looking... steve Link to post Share on other sites
rosariomanzo 545 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Just stunning! Link to post Share on other sites
dgor 0 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I can only add to the list of people saying how amazingly realistic and perfect that looks Steve. Fantastic! I love the damage effect on the tail, very realistic. Dave Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 reef, The quote below is lifted from an e-mail I received from a friend who lurks here, but is not a member. I thought you'd like to see it... I see new things the more I look at it. If the canopy shadow at the wing root was manually done (and I'm assuming it was) it is perfect. John That Zero on the beach is a remarkable piece of work . . .and that is really an understatement if ever there is one. That might well be the most amazing work of art that I have ever seen . . . EVER. . . . it pulls you in and just totally mesmerizes you. It's so easy to put yourself in that scene and what it says could fill volumes and volumes of the written word. To me, that is what art is suppose to do . . . . and he has sure done it with that one . . . . absolutely amazing. Link to post Share on other sites
reef 3 Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Cheers Dave, appreciate your comment. Well John, i may have just been dragged out of bed way too early by my 3 year old girl but you have certainly just made my day posting this :yes: A big thanks to your friend for taking the effort to write such kind words and hearing such comments about one of my edits certainly spurs me on to do more. As for the canopy shadow on the wing, yes its manually done as IL-2 aircraft dont have self shadowing. Thanks again.. steve Link to post Share on other sites
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