Is it possible to have ocean bottom data for Cross-blended Hypsometric Tints?

[mitchelljj]

I noticed that the Natural Earth I has ocean bottom data. Is it possible to have future releases of the Cross-blended Hypsometric Tints also have the ocean bottom data?

Thanks,

John

[Tom]

John,

Thanks for your suggestion. Some time ago I experimented adding ocean bottom to cross-blended hypsometric tints and was dissatisfied with the results. Because of the relatively dark lowland tones of cross-blended hypsometric tints, they need a very light water tone in shallow areas to create figure-ground contrast between the land and water. The ocean bottom data is just too dark in the shallows to use as is. However, perhaps with modifications it might work. I’ll give it another try sometime.

Tom

[Tom]

John,

Following up on your suggestion, I updated the 10m cross-blended hypsometric tints to include a version with ocean bottom data. I hope that you like the results.

Tom

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