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80 - Ode to Jupiter

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Here's something I did almost a year ago but never got around to showing it all in a CJ entry. It's the Temple of Jupiter in the Zone called Acropolis, which I realize now is kind of a strange name since the temple is more Roman style than it is Greek.

Don't have time to go into detail about this area, but I want to get this out, so for now just take in the sights.

Unfortunately imgur has significantly reduced the quality of the pics. I'm going to have to look around for a place where I can host larger images for free (5mb +). That or I'm going to have to get a subscription somewhere.

Enjoy!

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Comments, suggestions, and questions are always appreciated. Thanks for visiting.

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GoKingsGo: Love the last shot!  Puts everything in perspective.  Great work on the sunken railroads, great work on the night-lighting/nightlife feel, and great work on the marina/waterfront.  This city is very impressive.

Thank you very much. Glad you appreciate it.

MissVanleider: You do know your way around a marina, and the composite at the end is fantastic!

Such great inspiration provided by other CJers helped. Thanks.

feyss: Great pictures. I especially like your editing skill and the MMP under the water :thumb: The last picture is also impressive. It's impossible to see it's two tiles ;) I'm also a bit curious about this last picture: how did you mange to connect the tram avenue to the other tile ?

Ah my super secret. Actually it's not hard at all. Just drag an avenue and connect it to the next tile then place the tram puzzle piece on top. Thanks.

raynev1: Another great entry with some very beautiful images . You have mad skills friend . I always enjoy your entries . That overview image at the end , simply put "Iconic" . Your entries never cease to amaze me . You definitely got it going on . Pushing the boundaries of this never ending game . Thanks , this has been very inspirational and keep up the good work . 

Heh, thanks. Glad to have you along for the ride.

TekindusT: So full of life at night, right how I like it!

Night > Day. Thanks.

Ln X: That composite picture, mother of God that is amazing! A great remaster!

Hoping to do a series of them soon. Glad you like it, thanks.

kschmidt: Lovely waterfront, defunct or not its´s well and trully finished nothing more to add, well done !

Thanks ks.

tariely: Ooooh (not a very technical comment, but hey, what more is there to say here ?) But I have a question : what function is supposed to have the alignment of hangars (with the rounded roofs)  on the watefront (like in pict. 1, on the left) ? Some sort of open market ?

Yeah the hangars are supposed to be a marker/covered walkway. Not sure lol. Been wanting to see if I can lot some props in there but haven't gotten around to it. Thanks.

takemethere: Damn that water looks cool as hell, really wish there was a mod that could do that. The city as a whole looks great and I liked that little flare you did with the marina wall there. Mind if I ask how much time did it take for you to make it look like that and how much time you spend editing the images in general? I spend a good portion of a day just doing minor editing like cutting and stitching together mosaics for an entry. It scares me how much time it would take for me to do anymore than that. Also is there an image editing program that you favor or would recommend?

A mod like that would sure save me a lot of time. A pic with a lot of effects can take up to a couple of hours, the last one in this entry probably took longer. I use Adobe Photoshop. Thanks.

LexusInfernus: Hehehe, I love the futuristic aesthetic you got going on. Nice job! 

Thanks. I'm always trying to incorporate futuristic elements. Hope to continue that trend. Stay tuned.

gatakos: Your marina and images are stunning !

Thanks gatakos.

gviper: Inspiringly gorgeous!

Hey gviper, thanks.

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Thanks.

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SimEMS38: Holy WOW those mosaics!!! Jaw dropping and eye popping goodness! 'Nuff said. :thumb:

Don't hurt yourself now. Thanks.

Belfastsocrates: Gorgeous set of updates! Your images have such a unique look to them and an impressive one at that, it really enhances the in-game building work. 

Glad for it to be worthy of such praise. Thanks.

Mymyjp: That wall..omg that wall!!!! with the stairs and trees, light..the works!!! Fabulous. Cannot find words to describe my admiration to this entry.

Thanks a lot Mymyjp. When are you getting back in the game?

kingofsimcity: These are some EPIC marinas and mosaics! Amazing work!

Like your Geralt avatar. Really dig Witcher 3. Thanks.

Tonraq: Looking great as always! Fabulous presentation and great buildup :)

Hey Tonraq, thanks.

Benedict: Great work as always, and well done - Ionica was number one on BTT for the weeks ending November 19, November 26, and December 3rd.

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I love how you create your marinas, they're gorgeous. The night-time photoshop work is excellent, it really enhances the look and simple things like reflections add so much. 

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Another lovely update, i like the temple, it doesn't seem too at odds with the modern surroundings. 

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Simply love looking at the marvelous urbanscape! The lights and effects are (as always) so provocative and soothing...

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The entire east half of the Roman empire couldn't be bothered to learn latin, and spoke and wrote in greek for a thousand years, so the temple has a totally consistent name :) The marinas and the water in general is almost a bit too good, because it stops me looking at the city itself. The night shots are very Abu Dhabi, and some of your clever placement of the seawalls is going to be copied ruthlessly...

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Awesome work; Atlantis like temple island; lovely downtown skyscraperland, marina and riverfront very well scenarized, well done !

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It's... very red !:-))) But an interestingly anachronistic idea.

I love mosaïcs 2 & 3! The way the road follows the banks, the little marina...

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:rofl:

M,

The marina,

the adjacent park,

the underwater mmp work.......................gorgeous!

Stunning work here, building placement, the flow of the urban landscape,.....................very inspiring, allow me to pick my jaw up off of the floor.

A masterful work indeed.

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^ What they all said , Really good looking entry . Photo editing and all .

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Eh the Romans borrowed a lot of stuff from the Greeks, so why not naming conventions either? :P Anyways, love the way you made the little temple island with the modern bridges. 

Im curious though. First, how do you make the water look so gorgeous, in particular the underwater flora? Second, whats the building that seems to hang over the highway? Because that looks awesome! 

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Nice pictures, the underwater MMP and your photoshop skills are great :thumb:

(and thanks for the advice, never though about it before)

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That's a killer skyline both day & night and all those effects you put in make it seem like your using a new kind of night mod.
Any chance you might know where you found the sidewalk mod your using, I love the constancy of it.

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