Cartographers' Choice Nominations

[Domino44]

I would like to nominate Bran Castle by tainotim.

This Map by J.Edward.

Also Aarklash in space by Ilanthar

It's honestly hard to pick only a few maps that I think deserve nominations because there are a lot of maps here that deserve it. These are just a few recent ones that I thought were really excellent. I also think that the creators deserve the picks because of their positive activity on this site and for helping others (like me) with consistent feedback and encouragement.

[Domino44]

And also The Island of Thild by Arsheesh!

[SteffenBrand]

This thread alone is quite a feast of awesome maps! I love this =)

[arsheesh]

Thanks for the nominations Domino44. We are a bit behind on these ATM.

Cheers,
-Arsheesh

[teryl_brat42]

Can I second this one? "Aarklash in space by Ilanthar"

WOW! I feel like space maps are highly underrated and this one is just beautiful!

[Domino44]

I just have to nominate this; The Lands of Myth: by The Red Epic

[Bogie]

I just have to nominate this; The Lands of Myth: by The Red Epic

I would agree with Domino44.
Great Map

[Diamond]

Yep, I'm thinking that's one us CLs will be writing up in the not too distant future...

[Chick]

I would like to nominate Western United States by snodsy,

here http://www.cartographersguild.com/sh...ad.php?t=31700

or here http://www.cartographersguild.com/al...chmentid=76459

This large map is brilliantly done, beautifully drawn, and very special because it is a real map rather than fantasy, requiring a lot of care to be correct.

[fabio p]

In my opinion, TheCrysalian Empire - Remake, by Sapiento, deserves to be showcased as featured.
Overall, this map is characterized by a great harmony of all the elements, which are perfectly blended.
As for the individual elements: the frame is a mix of complexity and simplicity, it’s refined and elegant; the two figures are evocative and not cumbersome, if anything, they enhance the whole.
The icons of the city are small gems, similar but different, never boring to watch; they give the feeling of the diversity of each place. The sea eye candies are a great add.
The color palette is perfect in my opinion; the outline of blue, yellow and white is brilliant, I love it and it complements perfectly with the brown-green-blue of the sea and the land.
Mountains and trees and labeling are in full Sapiento style and that’s another good point of the map, that, by the way, you can deduce from all the elements: when you see it you immediately recognize a particular and distinct style.
Overall, this map is full of content and yet everything is easy and pleasant to read and it's a perfect example of the high artistic level reached by some great artists on this site.