20141116

268 - Baby's reflection

Where's Dim Sum? #268 - Baby's reflection


Dim Sum watches the elephants bathe. They haven't squirted her yet, but she's ready to run if they do.


The elephants are set to full bright, so it was a little trickier to do shadows. And for some reason,  I can't get very good reflections anymore. Maybe it's my new machine. I should do more reflections as a challenge to myself.

The elephants were created by Jon Haskell (AAA Sculpty Creations Animals).

location: The Bay


Technical notes

windlight: Sheer Surreality (modified)
water: Valdez (modified)


267 - Echo of a tree

Where's Dim Sum? #267 - Echo of a tree


Dim Sum patiently waits for the morning sun to move and get to her spot, as she enjoys the view from her high perch.


This scene was difficult to light because the big cliff rock reflects too much light compared to everything else.

The tree is part of "The Faery Ring from Studio Skye" created by Alex Bader (Studio Skye).

location: The Bay


Technical notes

windlight: Sheer Surreality (modified)
water: Nacon's Water


266 The toucan and the picture porthole

Where's Dim Sum? #266 The toucan and the picture porthole


Dim Sum pokes her head in a creaky old ship and found very comfy cushions.


After hanging out with Mz and her other friends at the members-only dungeon, I went out and explored. This image was taken inside a big old pirate boat, propped up on land. Cool concept.

To learn more about the sim, go to http://conservelandscaping.wordpress.com/thebay/tb-general-information-and-rules/

The "Shipwreck Mainframe MESH" was created by Eduardos Ducatillon (HeadHunter's Island).


location: The Bay


Technical notes

windlight: Sheer Surreality (modified)
water: Nacon's Water


265 - Meanwhile, ....

Where's Dim Sum? #265 - Meanwhile, ....


Dim Sum escapes the dungeon inside the mines for wide open spaces.


I have no idea what to title this image. And "Meanwhile, ...." sounded intriguing.

The Bay is a new pirate-themed sim built by Mz Marville. Her landscapes always have a certain peaceful feeling to them.

location: The Bay


Technical notes

windlight: Sheer Surreality (modified)
water: Nacon's Water


20141027

264 - Ornate railings

Where's Dim Sum? #264 - Ornate railings


Dim Sum rubs her neck and back against the railing to scratch an itch and mark her territory at the same time. Multitasking.... 


Okay, it looks like I can only do three today. And this is my favorite of the three.


location: Deadpool Fashion Shopping City


Technical notes

windlight: Incongruent Truths (modified 2)



20141026

263 - Black bird

Where's Dim Sum? #263 - Black bird


Dim Sum carefully watches the shadows flitting across the round patch of light on the floor far below.


I probably rejected about ten compositions before this one. But, moving on. I'm aiming for four before I go to bed. :)


location: Deadpool Fashion Shopping City


Technical notes

windlight: Incongruent Truths (modified)



262 - Broken windows

Where's Dim Sum? #262 - Broken windows


Dim Sum gingerly steps over the broken glass and finds a comfortable perch.


Honestly, I don't know why I'm taking pictures of a building in SL after spending two weeks taking pictures of buildings in real life. *sigh*

Anyway, I didn't want to take the stereotypical pictures for Halloween, so it's very low-key in this one. There are bats flying around somewhere there. And skeletons hanging around too, but they don't show well, if at all. :)


location: Deadpool Fashion Shopping City


Technical notes

windlight: Incongruent Truths (modified)



370 - Eggs and bunnies and peeps (360°)

Dim Sum joins the peeps who wanna be bunnies. At least for Easter. For non-US folks, "peeps" are marshmallow candies shaped l...