[Hawkswift]

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I couldn't find (not that I looked overly hard) reference for the lighting, so I faked it, and I'm not sure how well it works. I'm also having trouble with the lighting and level of detail on the two guys in the detail.

In any case, I'm looking for suggestions and criticism.

[AndyT]

I like the people and how they are lit.
The bright line around the spear bothers me a little.
I think it would look cooler directly against the slightly brighter sky.
And it would help with a composition issue. At least I think it is one.
The tip of the spear gets too much attention the way it is.

I'd make the dunes a little red/pinkish.
And we see the sun directly in front of us ... but the dunes are lit from the right?
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[Hawkswift]

Tried to fix the lighting on the dunes, glow around the spear... not sure how well it worked yet.

[AndyT]

Much better IMO. Maybe you can try to define the close dunes more, maybe add texture.

And separate the values even in the shadow area.
It is kinda smudgy and flat.
There would be some reflected light.
The contrast would be low.
But subtle differences can make the forms read right as well.
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[Hawkswift]

Still trying to figure out the interaction between the sand and the characters' feet... added footsteps and scuffing.


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[The Real Mark]

I think the light coming threw on the left of the dune in the foreground might need to be cut off a little bit, but it doesn't even need to be changed, I'm not 100% sure either, but it looks good enough. GREAT job so far