Lighthouse

"Lighthouse" (Lighthouse and Cabin now available for purchase at: https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/architectural-exterior/landmark/antiquated-lighthouse-and-cabin )

Done for a competition, this scene proved to be a true milestone for Qodesh Graphics. This is the most photo-realistic project I've ever completed since beginning the study of CGI. The Blender file is 205 MB, making it the largest .blend that I've ever made to date.

Created with Blender 2.77 and GIMP 2.8. Rendered with Cycles at 100 samples. Working on the Linux Mint 17.3 operating system. Render time is over 3 hours. An animation done several months later can be viewed at: https://www.facebook.com/qodeshgraphics/videos/1308326799189801

Credits:
- Using the demo of Blender Guru's "Pro Lighting Skies"
- Using the "Add Modular Tree" add-on by Blender Artist 'Maxime.'
- Special thanks to Andrew Price for his tutorial on PBR shaders.
- Inspiration came from the kind, mature, and beautiful woman, Melissa Copeland.