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Title: Eyecandy LA
Post by: 4geowobo on October 15, 2007, 10:55:57 PM
Hello all,

Well ive posted a few pictures in other threads and I will repost those here
basically its random pictures around LA (or a fictional city just like it) . :D

Anyways eventually ill update it probaly a few times a week im hoping.
I'll start off with some pictures of an area inspired by the east LA area.

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Bleh, I hate the amount of saturation on this picture
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For the record I live in Montebello, CA and have much fun making these and have now decided to share them
I hope you enjoy them
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: threestooges on October 15, 2007, 11:20:37 PM
As I've said before (and I'll say again here) that's LA alright. Lived in Corona del Mar until the end of 3rd grade, went to undergrad at Loyola Marymount University (near LAX), and now live in Costa Mesa and go to law school at Chapman in Orange. Can't wait to see more pics of the city.
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: Filasimo on October 16, 2007, 12:23:09 AM
wow i love the way you had the RHW raised and then that underpass lot looks really good. im curious to see more of that urban ditch pics you showed one time  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: jen_p on October 16, 2007, 02:39:39 AM
I really like the grittiness of your images.

And total respect for showing realistic looking roads that look older and worn, not brand new. I assume that this had been photoshopped?
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: capo on October 16, 2007, 03:17:06 AM
I don;t have a clue what LA looks like but I really like the pics you posted. Love the colouring..

but I have to ask, in the first picture. What rural walls did you use to create that elevated RHW with the underpass? It looks awesome-o!
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: Serkanner on October 16, 2007, 03:35:38 AM
I agree with the previous posters. This looks very good and if I try to imagine what LA looks like I think this will come as close as it gets. I have however also one question. I don't recognize the street underpass use with the RHW. Could you perhaps hint to who it made and where it can be found? Thanks in advance.

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: FromTheAshes on October 16, 2007, 04:44:50 AM
I dunno how LA looks like, but I really like your pictures.
Can you give the link to those walls on the first pic?
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: EDGE4194 on October 16, 2007, 05:19:01 AM
4geowobo- excellent job  :thumbsup: you have captured the feeling of the area very well. Looking forward to more LA inspired areas. (BTW three stooges- I didn't realize we are practically neighbors!)
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: BigSlark on October 16, 2007, 06:03:59 AM
This is great! You've got the "look" down.

I lived in San Juan Capistrano until I was 11...I'm still a Southern Californian at heart.

I'm looking forward to more.  :thumbsup:

Cheers,
Kevin
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: DFire870 on October 16, 2007, 06:12:06 AM
Wow, great job! I've never seen LA besides on TV and in the movies (we did drive through it once, but that was only on I-5 to go from San Diego to Sacramento, and it was dark), but it looks great. The gray asphalt mod you used fits in well with the streets.

I'd also like to know where you got the walls for the RHW.
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: flame1396 on October 16, 2007, 07:34:02 AM
Brings back the nasty memories of driving around lost on a school trip (apparently we made 3 laps on the business loop)

Low wealth never looked so good. That is awesome. Very very well executed.
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: bat on October 16, 2007, 10:45:15 AM
Wonderful start with these nice looking pictures! Great work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 16, 2007, 12:39:49 PM
Wow, you're off to a fantastic start here, my friend! As has been pointed out, I love the distressed look you've given the roads, and the highways and residential areas look fantastic, too! I can't wait to see how you tackle the drainage canals that Los Angeles has (I've only seen them in the one chase scene from Terminator 2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminator_2)).

In any event, I'll be looking forward to seeing more of your work!
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: jmyers2043 on October 16, 2007, 02:18:10 PM
I like the first picture of the highway and the underpass. I also like the sunset/hot/dusty/gritty affect.
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: Badsim on October 16, 2007, 02:27:02 PM
Hello ,

I never went to L.A. except with Google Earth .... $%Grinno$%... Have to say I've found it as boring than huge , so boring and so huge that finally that's captivating ... I've found here again the same feeling with your work so far truly realistic at this scale .  ::)

Quote from: 4geowobo on October 15, 2007, 10:55:57 PM

...basically its random pictures around LA (or a fictional city just like it) .


L.A. would be an interesting challenge ... .

:thumbsup: &apls anyway .
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: Heblem on October 16, 2007, 02:30:57 PM
I have been to Montebello before specially Pico Rivera, and let me tell you this is truly realistic, excellent work looking forward for anther update  ;)
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: Pat on October 16, 2007, 06:05:10 PM

WOW talk about amazing recreation here... 4geowobo great job here and i soo look forward to seeing more of your eyecandy - pat
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: 4geowobo on October 16, 2007, 07:37:49 PM
Hello all posters,

Thank you for the compliments I will strive to post more pictures every blue yonder  :D

For the most frequent questions

1. The underpasses are from a thread im sure there beta and in a thread on ST
"Under Bridge Scenery" I think. (Im sorry if its vague)

2. The roadside "ledges" are from a pack on ST im sure its the "Japaneses Wall Set".

3. The "dirty" look is from a street mod but I really hated how roads didn't have that asphalt look so I changed it to default.
It is a great pack

I appreciate all comments immensely
and thank all the lot creators    :thumbsup:


Also the LA River is gonna take a while you see I know someone who was creating them at least last summer, I sent him/her a PM
and they said there still working on it, the second I get my hands on them you know im gonna be recreating them.


Lastly,
Please all I would love ideas on areas for my (or even pictures you've taken) it would be my inspiration.


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Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: 4geowobo on October 17, 2007, 05:23:24 PM
Hello again folks

Here to update the pictures (Im also working on mosaics but im having battle taking aligned pictures).  :-\

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Any comments, suggestions, or ideas would be greatly appreciated!


Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: nedalezz on October 17, 2007, 05:26:30 PM
You take some great pictures, and that is pure LA right there. Ive been there a few times myself...never to those areas, but from what I see from all those movies, you are spot on. Love the photoshopped pics too!
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: bat on October 18, 2007, 05:47:25 AM
Welcome to page 2!

Fantastic new pictures of that city! Wonderful work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 18, 2007, 10:31:44 AM
More magnificent shots! You are doing a fantastic job capturing the essence of Los Angeles, my friend! Keep it up!
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: freedo50 on October 19, 2007, 06:45:29 AM
Wow, this is great work, I've never been to LA but this is exactly how it looks in my mind  :D.

If you're having problems taking mosaics, try using the arrow keys to move the viewport around, that way they are automatically aligned ;).

Fred
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: Mulefisk on October 20, 2007, 12:41:46 PM
Eyecandy indeed.

Great start you have here. I really like that gritty, run down urban feeling you've managed to capture.

The palm trees are such a simple touch that add so much character to your pics.

Can't wait to see more!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: TheSixCents on October 21, 2007, 03:22:37 PM
Thats sadly how East L.A Looks!
Good JoB!
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: Pat on October 21, 2007, 04:10:42 PM

Loved the last 2 updates here 4geowobo.... Cant wait to see more of LA...
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: rushman5 on October 29, 2007, 02:42:51 PM
Is it just me, or am I playing GTA sanAdnreas.  This is a fantastic representation, and according to my friends from LA, thay say it 'dope'
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: cleaner475 on October 29, 2007, 05:05:12 PM
your pics are really nice and beautiful, the cool bending palm trees are a great bonus well done, looks awesome my friend :)

Richard
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: 4geowobo on October 30, 2007, 12:23:26 AM
Well luck be have it I visit Fallbrook, CA and get stuck in the middle of the California Wildfires

Just my luck
Of course me and my stuff are fine
its been 2 weeks or close to it since a update

I am back and will post moar in the next few days

Thank you all
:)
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: 4geowobo on November 11, 2007, 02:46:35 PM
Ah I let it die on accident

Completely forgot till just about now  ::)
Well heres some pictures
Im thinking about starting a story about an intercity boy a teen maybe a thrasher in LA
having fun all over (that means leaving the Montebello inspired area) and to Hollywood, and Long Beach/San Pedro inspired areas

but for now
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By night....
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Enjoy
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: Mulefisk on November 12, 2007, 09:55:06 AM
Love it! :D
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: bat on November 12, 2007, 10:57:43 AM
Fantastic two new pictures there! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: 4geowobo on November 12, 2007, 11:58:48 AM
I love Gizmo's night mod, the new level of darkness is epic

here is another a type of Whittier type boulevard.

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Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 12, 2007, 12:05:57 PM
Beautiful work, 4geowobo! Absolutely beautiful! I'm a big fan of the night mod, too!
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: Pat Riot on November 12, 2007, 01:13:08 PM
I love those streams of poop or whatever they are. never been to L.A, but im guessing this is pretty accurate.
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: Pat on November 13, 2007, 01:28:30 AM
WoW a great new fresh dirty life into LA... Great Job here - pat
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: bat on November 13, 2007, 08:25:06 AM
Another great pictures of that area! Great work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: 4geowobo on November 18, 2007, 01:01:20 PM
Well I will soon post more pictures of the urban sprawl of a mess i've been doing, but soon this will be my next project.
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Anyone know of LA River like projects?
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: 4geowobo on November 18, 2007, 03:50:49 PM
This is a teaser of my newer works, a more industrial side of Los Angeles, this would be somewhere in the Commerce/Vernon area

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lol @ the traffic direction
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: SIMplMn9 on November 18, 2007, 08:52:03 PM
Hmm... I say this to all LA journals.

I love the city (being a Valley guy and all), and it real good.

Any plans on the best part of LA? ;)

I wanna see someone do the San Fernando Valley!
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 18, 2007, 09:14:16 PM
Fantastic teaser, my friend!

I can't wait to see you tackle what you've got in the real-life picture, too! Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: bat on November 19, 2007, 06:31:04 AM
Looking great that teaser! :thumbsup:

Also looking forward to the update...
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: Pat on November 21, 2007, 10:38:48 PM
4geowobo love the teaser and i didnt realiZe that traffic in LA flowed all the same way on the highways, oooh wait never mind it must be a police chase or something lol
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: Adept2Rock on November 22, 2007, 06:41:33 AM
So US! ;) Where you have the industry in the last pics? ()what()
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: 4geowobo on November 22, 2007, 10:22:12 AM
Quote from: Adept2Rock on November 22, 2007, 06:41:33 AM
So US! ;) Where you have the industry in the last pics? ()what()
lol wut   ;D


Ummm Im working on the area right now, its gonna be a while cause I have much to do irl
but im working all the small details and whatnot, btw im basing this industry off of the Commerce/Vernon area, rather then the downtown area

i.e. More warehouses less dilapidated

Also the traffic going the same way is just me not knowing how to create the RHW with separated lanes and still working correctly
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 27, 2007, 12:47:29 PM
Quote from: Adept2Rock on November 22, 2007, 06:41:33 AM
So US! ;) Where you have the industry in the last pics? ()what()

I believe he means "So U.S.," as in, it looks very much like the United States. I could be wrong, though!
Title: Re: Eyecandy LA
Post by: jayo on November 28, 2007, 09:11:08 AM
Thats some pretty good stuff there mate ;D Godd work,and good luck-I hope to see the CBD soon  ()stsfd()