Images to inspire RPG locations

One of the things I like to do is collect images that I find evocative, as inspiration for fantasy locations. I wonder if anyone has any good ones?

Here's an old colourised image of the ruins at Virginia Water.

I have seen many in photographs but don't have any saved. My collection of images on my computer are mainly screenshots I make and some general fantasy artwork. If I come across any though will try to remember to share here.

Originally Posted by wolfgrimdark
I have seen many in photographs but don't have any saved. My collection of images on my computer are mainly screenshots I make and some general fantasy artwork. If I come across any though will try to remember to share here.

Please do. Your modded screencaps from the Beth games are very good, IMO.

A couple more.

The Canyon Steps in Ecuador.



The inverted tower at Quinta de Regaleira.

The ruins of an abbey (Villers Abbey), very close to where I live. They lease it as an outdoor theatre in summer, which makes for a great experience.

I particularly like the winter scene. Love that winter sunlight.

Oh yes, I like the image with a tich of snow, that makes me want to strap on armor and a sword and get to exploring!!

And Ripper's inverted tower could be the perfect entrance to many an enticing haunt! Sign me up for that one. -)

Originally Posted by Carnifex
Oh yes, I like the image with a tich of snow, that makes me want to strap on armor and a sword and get to exploring!!

And Ripper's inverted tower could be the perfect entrance to many an enticing haunt! Sign me up for that one. -)

Yes, and that inverted tower was actually used for Tarot ceremonies - it's everything you'd want it to be!

Well, the inverted tower and the Canyon Steps look like they've materialized from an epic fantasy setting, they're really beautiful!

Puzzlewood, Forest of Dean. One of Tolkien's inspirations.





The Forest of Dean is unfortunate, as, for me, Dean is not an ancient name, but the bleach-blonde loudmouth that used to run the pub.

This one from the Isle of Skye.

Great thread. Keep these pictures coming. Fantastic!

Oh man, I'm feeling a roadtrip coming up in my future!

"Get off the road, Sam!"

Close the rift! or Aliens! or Bow to the Sun God! or etc:



A genuine critter that actually exists:



A fungal mass:



All taken in my locality.

Ahaha, that rift reminds me of the vehicle used to transport folks to the past in the telly show La Brea! Nice pictures, all of them. -)

As a variation on the theme that @JDR13 posted:



And one that's possibly just interesting:



Autumn is a great time for photos.

Those are really some stellar autumn shots!

Hmmm…looks like the 18th Green on a killer golf course!!

The only golf course I have committed to memory is the Augusta National, where I caddied as a kid, and….well, it ain't that one! -p