HOME | DD
ArthurBlue β The Hanging Pools
Published: 2013-05-20 21:03:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 55245; Favourites: 1713; Downloads: 1047
Redirect to original
Description
Note: this image is for sale as NFT at knownorigin.io/gallery/8056000β¦
-------------------------
A bit eccentric, perhaps.
I wanted a similar style to this other one I made a few weeks ago, like if it was another place in the same world and time:
Well, in fact, I used this same color scheme in several images in the last few months... Here are some examples:
I built the structure in SketchUp, rendered it in Vue. My biggest problem here was deciding when to stop building it because I just wanted to go on and on and on...
EDIT:
Several people commented on how dangerous this can be. Well, fear not because those orange stripes are in fact a force-field generator, automatically activated when someone, equipped with a "Kinetic Bracelet", enters their area of influence. The force field will automatic cancel the kinetic and potential energies of your moving body if, for example, you happen to slip and fall. Therefore, you will effectively stop your fall and start floating above the stripe. The "Kinetic Bracelet" will then call your "Hover Vehicle" to the proximity and you will be able to jump on board and select your next destination.
The "Kinetic Bracelet" has an "adventure" mode which you can activate and will cancel the effect of the orange stripes. This way you can dive between levels at will. Do it at your own risk. The insurance will not cover accidents if this mode is activated.
The "Kinetic Bracelet" has an "extreme" mode which will randomly change the effect of the force field. For example, it can increase your kinetic energy and decrease your potential energy, thereby allowing to make huge jumps effortlessly. It's also extremely dangerous... and, of course, the insurance will not cover any accident.
Warning: not all areas are equipped with orange stripes. The "Kinetic Bracelet" will not let you move in these areas unless you set it to "adventure" mode.
Related content
Comments: 276
Ah, I see it now! Brilliant, thanks for sharing!
π: 0 β©: 0
Lets see someone do 20 laps around this
Wha's amazing is that this could potentially be built if you had a lot of money to blow. I'd have something like it, with water jets that keep the pools and everything in it circulating around (I've been in similar at a water park) Some palm trees growing through the gaps to complete the scene would be a must in mine
π: 0 β©: 1
Haha! Yes, that would be challenging.
I actually thought of adding a few trees, like I did in the original image but I changed my mind almost on the last minute because I thought that with so many trees below, people wouldn't want to have on the pools more of what they can see all around. Another difficulty was how many trees I should include in such a big structure. Only one or two would seem awkward but many would seem too similar to the forest below. So, in the end, I decided not to have any. But you can still see some of the areas where I planned to have trees: below the leftmost chair there's a hanging platform, on the right of the middle chair it's another platform, almost in front of the vehicle there's another area and on its left side another.
π: 0 β©: 0
Dude, I'm on Minecraft Rehab. You're not helping!
Seriously though, this is wicked! Also, I'm trying to locate stairs, but I only see flat horizontal paths, so I figure that any means of moving between floors goes on within the tunnels. Either that, or the big floating platform you placed to the mid-lower right.
π: 0 β©: 4
I never played Minecraft but if this reminds you of good stuff, I guess that's positive.
Yes, those are the two means of moving between levels that I imagined too.
π: 0 β©: 1
Actually, on several occasions where I've looked at your work, I've caught myself thinking "Man, I want to try and make this in Minecraft!" I can highly recommend the game, but seeing as how you're able to create worlds far prettier than what Minecraft can generate, you're probably better off not playing it.
And just for the sake of curiosity; how are the tunnels linked to the other floors? Are they linked with ladders inside them or do one swim through a vertical water filled pipe to the next floor? I personally like the vertical pipe thing the best, but I figure some kind of force field would be required to prevent the water from pouring downwards.
I don't normally spend this much time thinking about a particular piece of art. It's mostly yours for some reason. It's definitely a good thing, as your works almost always leave a strong impression in me.
π: 0 β©: 1
I imagined a force field that would let a human body go through but not water. It seems we think alike.
π: 0 β©: 0
I can see a few stair/platform thingies in a few places that go from one level to the next. They would be awkward to climb, especially if they're wet, but it would work i guess
π: 0 β©: 0
Same thought here. Must be a elevator thing like the Panama Canal locks'
π: 0 β©: 0
Glad to know I was not the only one thinking this.
π: 0 β©: 0
Now that is my idea of a water park, all thatΒ΄s missing is waterfalls moving in both directions.
Reminds me a bit of Eschers waterfall.
π: 0 β©: 1
Yes, I actually thought of doing a few waterfalls but Escher never crossed my mind while doing this. But now that you mention it, yes, I think you're right.
π: 0 β©: 1
A few dolphins to swim with would also be cool
π: 0 β©: 1
Yes, but wouldn't they feel a bit... prisoners? Unless it's an intelligent race of dolphins. 
π: 0 β©: 0
A modern day Babylon. Very nice.
π: 0 β©: 1
Interesting comparison.
π: 0 β©: 0
I used to dream of pools like these.
π: 0 β©: 1
Now you can see one (almost) live...
π: 0 β©: 1
Indeed! Thanks for (almost) materializing my dream~
π: 0 β©: 0
Beautiful lines and light Artur.
π: 0 β©: 1
Thanks, Barry! I'm glad you like it.
π: 0 β©: 0
Cool pool! Love it - what a great idea!
Excellent lighting too!
π: 0 β©: 1
<= Prev |