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The industrial scenes conclude today with a wide variety of pictures from across the globe - and we'll begin the tour in Rotterdam, The Netherlands - home to one of the world's largest seaports. The port, which was the world’s busiest from 1962 to 1986, has now been overshadowed by Asian ports such as Singapore and Shanghai - but is still considered to be a strategically important distribution point in Europe as it is surrounded by Europe’s highly-populated and industrialized centers – the German Ruhr...
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Located in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, Yosemite National Park is famed for its giant sequoia trees and sheer granite cliffs. Today, we'll be taking a trip to this iconic American destination and visiting a few of Yosemite's most spectacular destinations. For this update and upcoming updates - custom terrain mods, rock mods, realistic lot editor textures, some FSH modifications, and custom BATs have been vital in addition to the extensive MMPing. Spoiler We'll begin our tour of the park with a...
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The Andes

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Today, we're visiting one of the world's most impressive mountain ranges - The Andes. Running for over 4,000 miles along the continent's western edge, they're the world's longest mountain range and offer no shortage of incredible sights to keep you in awe. Our journey to the Andes begins in Ecuador - and after several days of riding through the rugged hillsides, our train finally arrives in the little town of Alausi. Home to one of the world's highest railway stations - this traditional village is quaint...
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Our trip to Sydney concludes today with a wide variety of scenes from the CBD, Royal Botanic Gardens, Circular Quay, Lavender Bay, and much more. We'll begin with a few more views of Sydney's impressive downtown - enjoy! A rainy day at the iconic Sydney Tower - the Southern Hemisphere's second tallest observation tower. A number of scenes from around Sydney's iconic harbour and Circular Quay: Lavender Bay can be found north of the city's CBD and is one its wealthiest and most livable suburbs. ...
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Over the last couple of weeks, I've been quietly putting the finishing touches on my Sydney Harbour recreation - and now with the tile just about complete, it's time for another look at the Harbour City. I'll be splitting the tour into two parts - and for the first part today we'll be taking a look at some scenes from the CBD, Royal Botanic Garden, and more. No trip to Sydney is complete however without a visit to the world famous Sydney Opera House - so that's where we'll begin our journey. Enjoy! A few...
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The Balkans

By korver,

Today, we're taking a look at one of Europe's most beautiful and unique regions - The Balkans. From picturesque cities, villages, farmland, natural wonders, and more - this area is filled with sights that will take your breath away. We'll begin in one of the region's most important cities - the Serbian capital of Belgrade. Located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, it's one of the continent's oldest cities and has a number of notable landmarks. Beograđanka (Belgrade Palace) is one of the...
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Midtown Manhattan (Part 1)

By korver,

Our tour of Midtown Manhattan begins today with a wide variety of scenes from the past & present - we'll be covering the areas surrounding Madison Square Garden, Central Park, Times Square, & a few more of the city's most iconic landmarks. Enjoy! The first scene is a look at the massive Pennsylvania Station back in the 1910s. Unfortunately, this masterpiece wouldn't last forever, as it was razed in the early 60s to make way for Madison Square Garden. Here we see a scene from the recently completed...
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2020: Bonus Pictures

By korver,

As with much of my work lately, I've been pushing the limits of custom SC4 BAT models as well as terrain mods, custom lotting, extensive MMPing, custom FSH modifications, and much more - and you'll be seeing that on full display throughout this update! Hope you enjoy the pictures! Spoiler We'll begin with a view over a truly desolate landscape - the abandoned city of Pripyat, Ukraine. Chernobyl Power Plant under construction in the mid 1970s in Pripyat, Ukraine. Wintertime in Ukraine's beautiful...
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Patagonia

By korver,

Our journey to Patagonia starts off in the countryside. Sheep farming is common across much of this region and the Falklands - introduced to the area in the late 1800s, the constant demand of sheep wool and meat ever since has kept this a vital economic activity. With the sheep population outnumbering humans 10 to 1 - you're bound to see them wherever you go. Our next stop is Ushuaia, Argentina - the southernmost town in the world. Abandoned and wrecked ships dot the harbour, such as St. Christopher - a...
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United States (Pt. 4/6)

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Our look at the United States continues on today, starting off with a trip around the Great Lakes, visiting the a few of the area's most unique sights and famous cities like Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland, and Buffalo. We'll then head southeast to finish up with a trip to "Charm City" - Baltimore. Enjoy! We'll begin on Michigan's Lake Michigan shoreline, where small lighthouses are a common sight - and Holland's iconic Big Red Lighthouse dates back to 1872. Here we see the unique Grand Haven Lighthouse,...
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United States (Pt. 1)

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Today, we'll begin our look at another one of the world's most amazing countries - the United States. This multi-part series will be covering some of the country's most incredible sights from as many of the 50 states as possible - we'll start off with a number of natural scenes from the vast yet beautiful Western United States and finish with a few more sights from Los Angeles' impressive skyline. Enjoy! Delicate Arch Arches National Park, Utah Devils Tower National Monument Devil's Tower, Eastern...
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Brazil

By korver,

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the sixth largest country on Earth. At 3.2 million square miles and with over 211 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area and the sixth most populous. It's also a country well known for it's rich culture and beautiful landscapes - and today we'll be exploring scenes from some of the country's largest cities and vast interior to showcase Brazil's incredible diversity. From lush jungles, massive metropolises, swampy...
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Upcoming Previews

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Upcoming Previews Today, I thought I'd share a few preview pictures from a number of upcoming projects that I'm working on right now. We're returning to the Big Apple - New York - to close out the year, and I have three separate updates to showcase a few of the best scenes from this iconic city. Also, I have another surprise in store towards the end of the update - a look at a few recreations of the world's most amazing natural wonders in a brand new way. Hope you enjoy! Midtown Manhattan Midtown...
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Frankfurt

By korver,

Also known as Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt is one of Germany's largest cities and is home to one of Europe's most spectacular skylines. Many areas of the city were founded back in medieval times - and despite much of the city being destroyed in World War II, extensive reconstruction efforts over years have restored much of the Frankfurt's former beauty. Today, Frankfurt is a key financial and economic center, and is home to many of the country's most important banks and financial institutions. Our visit...
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New York, New York

By korver,

Today, we're taking a brief break from our South American adventure and returning to New York for one more look at the Big Apple's famous skyline. Since I've already showcased Manhattan's skyline quite extensively in previous updates with huge aerial overviews and sweeping mosaics - I'll be focusing solely on closeups of some of the city's most iconic sights in this update. That means nothing but Zoom 5 mosaics for an up close and detailed look of New York City - and you'll get to see plenty of further...
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Greece

By korver,

Today, we're returning to one of the world's most beautiful and magical countries - Greece. Our trip starts off with a scene from the Dodecanese Islands in the southern Aegean Sea - where quaint fishing villages like Halki dot the shorelines. Between the pristine blue waters of the coast and the charming Greek villas that hug the harbours, they're the perfect destination for a relaxing holiday. Greece's unique natural landscapes are truly impressive - and few places an compare to the extraordinary...
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Brazil (Pt. 1/2)

By korver,

Today, we're in store for another extended journey through one of the world's largest and most populated continents - Brazil. Spoiler Our tour of this beautiful and diverse country begins in its largest city - São Paulo. With 25 million people residing in it's urban area, it's one of the world's most populous cities and is an important financial center. It's also known for its unique architecture - here we see a section of the city's skyline along the banks of the Pinheiros River with the Octávio Frias...
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United States (Pt. 6/6)

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Our visit to the United States concludes today as we explore even more of the country's most iconic skylines, skyscrapers, and landscapes from the Midwest and West Coast of the country. We'll begin in Indianapolis, where the 625 ft tall Chase Tower (now known as the Salesforce Tower) soars above the city's skyline. It's also Indiana's tallest building. Next on our trip is a mosaic from downtown Kansas City, where a mixture of modern skyscrapers can be seen like One Kansas City Place and impressive Art...
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Philadelphia

By korver,

Known as the "City of Brotherly Love", the famous American city of Philadelphia has a rich history which started with its days as an important colonial city in the late 1600s. Over the next century, the city was an important site in the American Revolution, served as the birthplace of a number of important American documents, and was even the capital of the United States for a brief period of time in the late 1700s. The city is also well known for its historical landmarks, which we'll be taking a look at...
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Ancient Wonders

By korver,

Today, we're taking a trip back in time and covering each of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although many of them have been destroyed several millennia ago - these remarkable structures still stir the imagination to this day. We'll begin with the oldest wonder first - and the only one still standing to this day. Enjoy! The Pyramids of Giza 2500 BCE The Hanging Gardens of Babylon 500 BCE The Construction of the Statue of Zeus at Olympia 450 BCE The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus 350 BCE Temple of...
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Industrial Scenes (Preview) For our next two updates, we're taking a look at a wide variety of industrial scenes from across the globe. From heavy industrial zones, seaports, refineries, warehouse districts, mining projects and much more - it's going to be quite the showcase. There's going to be two separate updates, so stay tuned - but in the meantime, here's a preview of what I have in store. Abandoned factories and train depots in Czestochowa, Poland. A view of a rusted and run down oil refinery in...
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Sights From Asia (Pt. 2/2)

By korver,

Today, we're returning to Asia to take another look at some of the continent's most impressive sights. After visiting some of Asia's most beautiful natural wonders in the first part of the series, we'll now be exploring some of the continent's most stunning cities, buildings and unique architecture. Enjoy! Lotus Tower Colombo, Sri Lanka Baiyoke Sky Hotel Bangkok, Thailand Bangkok From Above Shenzhen City Hall Shenzhen, China Seoul World Cup Stadium Seoul, South Korea The Living Mall...
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The Netherlands

By korver,

The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for a flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills and cycling routes. Amsterdam, the capital, is home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and the house where Jewish diarist Anne Frank hid during WWII. Canalside mansions and a trove of works from artists including Rembrandt and Vermeer remain from the city's 17th-century "Golden Age." “Netherlands” means low-lying country; the name Holland (from Houtland, or “Wooded Land”) was originally...
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Russia

By korver,

Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country of 144 million located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. One of the world's most beautiful countries, Russia is truly one of a kind - let's take a trip to this incredible country and visit a few of its most impressive sights in today's update. Spoiler We'll begin with a brief introduction of this historic country. Russia extends from the Baltic Sea in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east, and from the Arctic Ocean in the north to...
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Kuala Lumpur

By korver,

The capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is home to one of the continent's most impressive skylines - and one of the world's most iconic skyscrapers. This city's roots trace back to the mid 1800s as a British colonial town, with a number of historical landmarks remaining in the city center. Although its population of 1.8 million might be smaller than many other major Asian cities, in recent years the city has grown greatly and now boasts an impressive CBD - and as we'll see later on in the update,...
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