SteamCity by NatMonney

very interesting piece that I found on #getwatchers. I found it drawing me in. The smoke makes it seem almost like a photo, and I found it quite intriguing that the opposite of my expectations was done: dark shadows in the foreground, with lighter detailing in the background. This is the reverse of what is commonly done, and it adds quite a bit to the piece.

The only part I found difficult is the water under the bridge: doesn't seem to flow under, but up to instead. can you dim the par or shadow it under the bridge to give it depth?

This is a great piece. Your detail is impeccable and the originality of this piece is the highlight. Instead of a roughly done concept or obvious gold steam punk look you went for a highly detailed reality steam punk. The smoke and texture add a little spice but nothing is overdone which can be hard to accomplish for many people. The only thing I think could make this more conceptually strong is if the light were coming from the foreground but the darkness of the buildings still showed through. I feel like a lot of the detail is hiding in the back and it would be interesting to see a different version showcasing your detail up close and personal.
Im jealous of your skillz. Keep it up