I usually tend to prefer maps that are firmly in the 'fantasy' category, but this is quite outstanding. Congrats on a well-deserved Cartographer's Choice!
Map
Created in: Photoshop & GeoControl
Review
Pasis is an old hand when it comes to rich photorealistic maps. He's written several very helpful tutorials over the years (a couple of which he's received awards for) uncovering some of his methods. His skill is evident writ large in this fantastic piece. The rugged hills and cliffs, textured forests and pristine water all look so lifelike, and yet stylized. The towns are very well done too, and the foam on the water is spot on. For those working in the photorealistic style this map ought to serve as a good piece of inspiration.
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Last edited by arsheesh; 05-14-2015 at 06:26 PM.
I usually tend to prefer maps that are firmly in the 'fantasy' category, but this is quite outstanding. Congrats on a well-deserved Cartographer's Choice!
Beautiful and a well-deserved award. After seeing this take shape over many days and posts and seeing the skill involved, I think it deserves just about any accolade I can think of.
Congrats Pasis. Loads of time and pain-staking effort rewarded.
Cheers sir.
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Congratulations Pasis! It's such a astonishing map, full of details and a with a feeling close to an aerial view. A well deserved award indeed.
Awesome job! I love photo-realistic maps!
Thank you! I'm honored to be rewarded by the guild. It took almost 3 months to finish up this one. And thanks to you all for the critique, comments and kind words.
Congratulations, Pasis. I think you are truly great in the photorealism arena. I am glad to discover you and will be following your work. congrats
Very good map! I like it