Beatrix Potter - environment

SunnySunflower

Good day everyone.

I decided to take a small break from this project so that I can come back at it with a fresh set of eyes and renewed enthusiasm. In the meantime I thought it could be a good idea to post it here and ask for critique. What catches your eye and needs my attention? 

Thank you in advance. 

P.S. I made a quick image showing development phases in case someone is interested. Reference images are taken from google, search “The House of Tailor of Gloucester”.

SunnySunflower

Good day everyone.

I fixed some textures and changed my render settings and I think that improved it a bit.

Doodlok

Looking fantastic! You really nailed that cosy atmosphere.

SunnySunflower

Thank you so much @Doodlok 

dovahkiin009087

Wow! It looks amazing. Don't even have any critiques on the final product! 

SunnySunflower

Thank you @dovahkiin009087 . I’m so glad you like it.

Ruz

might be just my monitor , but maybe a little more contrast would help. looks nice though

sacboi

Can't find fault with anything about this.

Although there's a marked difference in lighting between OP and revised version. So I'm only curious as to your intent, aside from texture updates but also diffuse ambient atmospherics in the second still?

Which reminds me of area's around the English southwest coast, perhaps the County of Devon or further west toward Cornwall.

SunnySunflower

@Ruz , @sacboi sorry for replying so late, personal life was a mess for a few days.

Warm temperature render was a conscious decision but you were right, I did go overboard. I dialed down yellow shades and added just a touch of saturation and contrast. I know it’s personal preference at this point but I do think this version looks better.

I also animated falling leaves and added motion blur to hide the fact they look like paper cut-outs. 

Before/After:

I will call this one finished. I will learn more if I start a new project and fully commit to it.

Thank you all for your input and time. Have a lovely day!

Final render:

pixelpatron

That final shot looks great, but the text looks like it says BLATRIX POTT.

SunnySunflower

I am annoyed now it didn't cross my mind to make sure leaves don't block the writing. Thank you for pointing it out @pixelpatron . I'll remember that for the future. Great advice.

Ruz

actually yeah does look mch nicer now

sacboi

Like the final result, very cool indeed.