LittleJohn Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) A free build for Kaliplin, this was a lot of fun to build, and is quite possibly my favorite landscape of mine yet. The tree technique and angled water were some of my favorite parts. When Aymeri heard that his family, and their nomad tribe, were at an oasis just outside Katoren, he asked permission to visit them. He was granted permission, and set off immediately. Upon seeing him, his little brother, Asteri, and his mother and father, ran to meet him: More pics here: link All comments/constructive criticism greatly appreciated Edited February 14, 2015 by LittleJohn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Gidman Posted February 13, 2015 That water is so cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blufiji Posted February 13, 2015 I like the trees the most. My only sore point being I don't think olive green goes to well with this but that's just me. I think regular green blends a bit better. An aesthetically pleasing build none the less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahJoy Posted February 14, 2015 LOVE that SNOT base! I also really dig your palm trees using the bamboo pieces, especially the ones with the round plates and "flowers" as the trunks -- I may borrow that! I disagree with blufiji about the olive green -- I think the transition from green to olive green as you move away from the oasis is really natural, for a desert scene. Personally, I find the dark orange plates a bit distracting; the brightness is a bit to contrast-y with the otherwise muted sandiness. Overall, though, another brilliant build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted February 14, 2015 Very good scene, beautifully designed - no need to worry about olive, choice of colours is fine for me. (Water running at a different angle! ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frumpy Posted February 14, 2015 This is a nice build. Indeed the trees are very well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfadas Posted February 14, 2015 Nice work on the ground! Also the water and trees look nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted February 14, 2015 Excellent build, LJ, great job with the water and the trees The other vegetation and the landscape are awesome as well - the colors work fine for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted February 14, 2015 Good work LittleJohn, the palm trees and the SNOT base are really nice but what sells this MOC is the slanted water - a great touch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiceMarmot Posted February 14, 2015 Nice job. This is really good. You're off to a great start here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike S Posted February 14, 2015 Great build! Love the base! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunman Posted February 14, 2015 I really like the way you made water. Great base also there mate and excellent photography! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Vladivus Posted February 15, 2015 Nice! I like the trees, base and water (so all of it!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted February 15, 2015 That water is so cool! Thanks, Graham I like the trees the most. My only sore point being I don't think olive green goes to well with this but that's just me. I think regular green blends a bit better. An aesthetically pleasing build none the less. Thanks, I'll have to try without olive green sometime LOVE that SNOT base! I also really dig your palm trees using the bamboo pieces, especially the ones with the round plates and "flowers" as the trunks -- I may borrow that! I disagree with blufiji about the olive green -- I think the transition from green to olive green as you move away from the oasis is really natural, for a desert scene. Personally, I find the dark orange plates a bit distracting; the brightness is a bit to contrast-y with the otherwise muted sandiness. Overall, though, another brilliant build! Thanks for the feedback! Glad you like the base Very good scene, beautifully designed - no need to worry about olive, choice of colours is fine for me. (Water running at a different angle! ) Thanks, CB This is a nice build. Indeed the trees are very well done. Thank you! Nice work on the ground! Also the water and trees look nice! Thanks Excellent build, LJ, great job with the water and the trees The other vegetation and the landscape are awesome as well - the colors work fine for me Thanks, Garmadon! glad you like it Good work LittleJohn, the palm trees and the SNOT base are really nice but what sells this MOC is the slanted water - a great touch! Thanks, the water was a little tricky to attach, but turned out well I think Nice job. This is really good. You're off to a great start here! Thanks, NM! Great build! Love the base! Thanks, glad you like it! I really like the way you made water. Great base also there mate and excellent photography! Thanks, Gunman Nice! I like the trees, base and water (so all of it!). Thanks, LV! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brick Man Studios Posted February 15, 2015 Nice build ! I love the water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Creations Posted February 16, 2015 Like Sarah said, I really like the olive green in there. The base looks great too. Nice! I like the trees, base and water (so all of it!). Me too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jorrith Posted February 16, 2015 Wow, this has so much clever building techniques in it! Love those trees and the angled water best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted February 16, 2015 Nice build ! I love the water. Thanks Like Sarah said, I really like the olive green in there. The base looks great too. Me too! Thanks, glad you like it! Wow, this has so much clever building techniques in it! Love those trees and the angled water best! Thanks, Jorrith! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted February 16, 2015 Very cool landscape, LittleJohn. The angled water and trees are especially cool, and I like the goats being watered Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted February 17, 2015 Very cool landscape, LittleJohn. The angled water and trees are especially cool, and I like the goats being watered Thanks, glad you like the goats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MassEditor Posted February 18, 2015 Great work Little John, it's awesome to see you jumping straight into the mix! You've certainly made a nice contribution in just your first few weeks around here. Anyways, the build is quite lovely. The snotted water section looks great and the border is quite nifty. Great landscaping too. Sweet idea using those brown flower petals for a palm trunk! My only suggestion here is pointed at the photography. The lighting looks perfect, but on each of the photos there seems to be a blurry spot here or there. That can be easily fixed by setting your camera's f-stop (aperture) to a higher number and getting a wider depth of field. You'll most likely need a tripod or some other camera support to do that. In any case, a small nitpick for a great build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakorin Swiftsword Posted February 18, 2015 Now that's amazing! Excellent technique and photography! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
