Ranger of The North - Final by ClawShrimp
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
Hello again.
I know, I know. I did say the updated Ranger image probably wouldn't warrant a re-post. I just thought some of you kind people might like to see their suggestions put into effect.
I think I've attended to the major gripes, as well as a couple of my own.
I hope you all like it. It was a team effort!

Comments (30)
Great! Much better than the 1st one! And for sure THIS deserved a repost. Very good and powerful image.
I agree, definitely worth the repost. Great image!
Very good! You've made changes without loosing the power and majesty of the first image.
It was great before, perfect now. Nice sky, nice bit of shadow under the cape neck, and such a dramatic face. Perfection.
Very strong character..love the colors and pose:)Samantha
Thanks again to all who helped point me in the right direction. The hardest part was remembering exactly what post-work I did on the previous image. It was 3am after all! Most importantly, I managed to work my old flame (a strong diagonal compositional element) into the image. ;)
Awesome B&W render, fanstastic job on the lighting and pose.
exceptional work on both accounts
This is wonderful! I love the sepia tones to it that give it a strong presentation without trying to. Your texture for Apollo is delightful. He looks just like I'd expect a Ranger to look. Excellent repost of the original. It retains the same power but is just better.
I missed this the first time, glad I caught the re-post. Glad you took the time to re-work, because the result is fantastic. Nothing to critique here, this is a wonderful image of a strong, beautifully textured character. Love the added accessories, the background no longer competes with the face and nicely outlines his shoulder.
Doesn't look like a personage that I want ot make angry. Good job, all around; keep it coming. DPH
No crits on this one. A stronger image all around, and what the Critique Group is for. Nice one!
Great character!!
wow, excellent work here. Very strong and vivid.
As Greywolf said, this is what the Critique group is all about. Thank you all for your incredible feedback. Incidentally, my Ogre morph is now up and ready to download at Free Stuff.
Excellent
Well worth the repost. This is so much better (that is not to denigrate the first image) but just those touches have made such a difference.
Yes, thats it. With the improvement of the left part I like to say....perfect!!!!
Charismatic !!!!!
Wow, somehow I missed the first one, but this is awesome. I just had a quick look at the other for a comparison & you have done a great job of improving the image, this is much more "alive".
Wow what a beauty this is I love the look of the costume's fabric and style very cool look!!
This is incredible. I can find no points to criticize. I've loved the blown highlights effect, and you've made a wonderful use of it.
Wonderful work :)
Thanks again all for your comments. Annibel, love what you're doing with Apollo. More please!
Oh this is fantastic! cheers!
I like the realistic facial expression. The look in his eyes is interesting because I am wondering what he is looking at. Is he looking for prey? Good monochromatic effect.
I imagined him to be scanning the horizon, not necessarily for prey, but also not discounting it. Mostly just maintaining a keen awareness of his surroundings.
AAAAAGHHHH.......Wonderful........Excellent work !!!!
Incredible, realistic render! Looks like a photo.
Great image...c'mon !!