Aranée 07: Another Rider in the Aeritan by NetWorthy
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"Tink." She was following an old game trail in her search for a path up the mountain, when she heard the quiet sound of metal-on-metal from the roadway below.
Another horseman carefully made his way through the Aeritan Forest. He traveled in the general direction of Melius, but from the opposite direction than that of the Greeners she had seen a few days earlier. She examined him carefully and saw he wore no green at all. And that wasn't the only difference: Where the Greeners had crashed through the forest in their haste to get to Melius, this man was taking his time and examining the countryside very carefully. He was alert and rode his horse well with ease borne of years in the saddle. His armor and weapons were a bit worn but in excellent repair - they were like extensions of his body.
For a moment she thought he had spotted her when he stopped and dismounted in the roadway. She was relieved when he merely stroked his horse's mane and spoke a few calming words as he examined the road for recent travel.
He seemed a study in contrasts. Dangerous... but reserved? Strong... but soft-spoken? Competent... but cautious? She wasn't sure what to make of him.
After a bit, he remounted and slowly moved down the road. Aranée estimated it would take him three or four days to get to Melius at this pace. She wondered if the Greeners would still be there - and if the dark stranger would survive the meeting.
--- TO BE CONTINUED!
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This piece has been a bit trying - caused repeated crashes in D/S for some reason. (That's why the "Mixed Medium" this time, had to PW in some features to finish the composition.)
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Image and story © 2008 Larry Hodge
Comments (28)
Sounds like you had to put a lot of extra effort into this one Larry but it really looks superb my friend. I love the image and the perspective is exceptional
Very good POV and pose. Well done. 5+
Fantastic!
Great work, Larry. Wonderful render and a nice storybook.+5
These keep getting better and better with each new installment. Gorgeous to look at!
fantastic perspektive.. love it, absolut great picture
Excellent perspective work and point of view. You've got her in sharp focus but the rider is a bit fuzzy, as he should be. There is a sense of drama and you can tell that she is really focused on listening rather than seeing him. Great eye work, very clear and focused with excellento positioning.
Excellent image to match the narative. I think we have the hero at hand :) Looking forward to the next installment :) Don
Great story and perfect point of view for this scene!
Great story. Wonderful image. Nice work on her expression.
Very nice light and pic! Very well done! 5
Wonderful scene and pov, nicely done
wonderful story and scene my friend
I love the way you set up this particular image, the close-up on her, and the rest of the world behind her shoulder. Another great episode in this series. Keep them coming.
Great expression and pose! A a very felititious visualization of your story
So suspenseful, you've captured a very tense moment. Love the POV!
I love the angle you shot this from. Perfect! great scene well done!
Great POV! Very nicely done!!!
excellent POV and great expression....excellent work....congrats!
VERY nice POV and composition....!!!!
What a great POV!!! I like her expression, very unsure. Great composition and lighting with beautiful colours on the foliage!
Gorgeous piece...Hugs
wonderful scene..
Wonderful expression and PoV. Really like the story :)
I love the expression on her face in this one! It really has the look of someone straining to see and hear without being seen or heard. Wonderful POV!
She's amazing, fantastic expression here, excellent work!
Super point of view to aid a dramatic composition.
I see there are lots of really appropriate comments on your technique already, so I wont' repeat the obvious, other than to add my praise on top of all the others for the excellence of this image. The POV is especially god, IMHO. You really have captured the moment here, and your narrative had my full attention. This story has already become addictive!