One of my earliest SU models for the museum project I was on. Went back in to it an re-rendered it. Swapped native SU materials for better textures I've amassed over time. Brought in some better Form Font trees. Structure design is in keeping with the overall theme of this area of the project. It's main purpose was to hide a mass of aquarium plumbing, electrical and HVAC stuff that ran down the wall. Small metal structure attached is a place marker for a proposed songbird aviary. It got "value engineered" down to the size of a garden shed ! [image: 9D5T_birdhouse_final_small.jpg]

Thanks HornOxx. You are right about knowing when to stop adding the small stuff into a model. I'm use to doing images that are pretty "over the top". , had to keep reminding myself not to do too much on this. Doubt I'll be revisiting this it was pretty much a "one and done" deal.

Same developer, different apps.

Looks great!

Gorgeous. Although the sand is too smooth. But doesn't detract from it being a fanatic picture.

You're nailing it with this series.

Excellent!

At first, I couldn't find the bear. Then I enlarged the picture. Excellent scene.

@tuna1957 said: ntxdave, cool little video you put together Thanks - still learning though.

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@pilou said: In how many time have you paint the Van Gogh that I see on the right? Not sure what you mean pilou, but that was the first image that was on 3D warehouse. If I had the time, Whisteler, Homer or Belows would have been a better choice

Brilliant images, they put a smile on my face too. All of those artists make a positive contribution to the happiness level of those who see them and in my book that puts them on the top shelf of humanity.

@chedda said: Thanks for the comments guys i should have added it was completed in 1959 i'm quite amazed how these structures are timeless and modern regardless of era. The dome shell itself tapers from its feet in thickness from 60cm to 10cm at the crown. I believe it presented an engineering challenge at the time. Architects and investors caring good design has always been rare.

Gorgeous! Excellent model!

I think the old cliche about photographs rather than renders is redundant but man, those are brilliant I really did think they were too good to be renders.

@pmolson said: ...The building felt like it was falling away from the viewer. What do you think?... Thanks Paul - yes, your suggestion and adjustments bring a much better result! Did you do that manually with PS?

Wow looks intense!

@hieru said: The glass texture is added in order to use bump. I do this to add the same distortion seen with real glazing. Thank you David, nice trick!

Thanks for the comments guys. I made some small adjustments to the model like the mapping in the arch and i edited the window areas so they were open. The materials are the same as supplied with the model i simply adjusted the bump value and roughness.