I think I've seen charts from a different era
The ones I used at navigation classes back in the... (oh dear, it is so many years ago now!) 1980s, the sea was shaded the opposite to that one - white near the shore and gradually deeper shades of blue the deeper the water. I don't remember any profiles at all (I was probably too intent on getting my trig right to notice), but what you say makes sense
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Wow, this looks great Jo! My one and only nit pick is the outer border is a bit too blurred, but really I only noticed it once I zoomed in to get a better look at all the lovely details.
No problem ! Sorry I didn't catch your question...
That's cool Kier. Great memories.
@ JO: the map is looking fantastic. I really like the inset map that shows details of the little island.
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Thanks !Originally Posted by Bogie
I didn’t had to go far to find that idea, since it’s the way most of marine charts are.
This is really wonderful, JO - there aren't enough nautical maps, and you did an excellent example of one here.
I also really like the way you built the contours on land, and you did a great job routing the roads along them. I like the switchbacks!
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Thanks a lot, I'm glad you like that kind of map !This is really wonderful, JO - there aren't enough nautical maps, and you did an excellent example of one here.
I also really like the way you built the contours on land, and you did a great job routing the roads along them. I like the switchbacks!
Here's a new WIP...
Changes are not obvious : I add a lot of little details, like speed of currents, anchors, and, of course, the declinaison indicator on the right of the map.
I still want to add some other details, like lighthouses sector, the scale (that I have to calculate...) but I still can't stay too long sitting... So I hope it will be for tomorrow (it's the deadline for the challenge, as I understood...)
I have to say that I am incredibly pleased that this map is for fun and not eligible for the contest. At least now the rest of us have a shot! Your map is marvelous.
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Thanks a lot ! But I've seen really beautiful map for this contest... This will be a difficult choice !
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