This palette was probably rejected from Lospec because it has some close colors (like the two pairs of sky colors), and it's probably true that it would be easier to use if those were more evenly spread out to make a smoother gradient. Still, nowadays I've been wondering if deliberately leaving wider gaps between some colors can be used to achieve different effects (maybe less realistic but more expressive).

Overall this felt like one of the better rejected palettes I've used, I don't know if that's because it was well thought out or if it was just random.

This is amazing! It really shows the value in unconventional palettes–I don't think the exact atmosphere you've captured would be possible with a palette that was considered 'better' (whatever criteria can be used to determine how good a selection of colours is when devoid of any context).

Thanks! Photo references go a long way.

Whoa! One day I'll learn to producde smth of similar quality and style :) But now I'm just admiring!

Thanks! I do feel like value is much more important than hue in terms of making the image recognisable, so most palettes can be used to achieve an effect of realism. On the other hand, for me this aproach involves the use of fairly simple color ramps, so it can be a little closed off from experimentation.

This is really cool! I've thought myself that palettes with an unusual tone might work well if you think of it as having a sort of color grading or tint. You've executed that idea beautifully here and the drawing/composition is also excellent.

Thank you ink! 

In this case it turned out to be really straightforward, just a matter of combining the palette and the image.

Now that I've tried out some palettes I feel like it's harder to work with ones that don't have very good coverage of different values, while with ones with a limited range of hues it's still pretty easy to use one color in place of another.

Thanks!

Oh, fantastic! Great use of the palette as atmospheric lighting!

Really nice piece. You managed to work with the palette really well. It sounds like a really challenging exercise, keep up the good work!

Added to RP, btw.

Feels like a piece tomic would enjoy a lot

indeed, they often just need artist to put them into good use. i don't think i would be able to use that palette this well. very inspiring!

Thanks! I'm always surprised at how the palettes on that site end up looking when you make an image with them.

this is amazing!