An image depicting a more intimate moment in the annals of Malena was my intention with "Hanging by a thread". Atmospheric lighting was vital and I spent months trying to get the exact effect that I had in mind. Two volumetric light sources were used - both located in the single desert lamp overhead. Secondary dim lighting sources were placed at various positions to enhance certain features. The shaman was created with Poser using multiple morph targets from MorphWorld 2.0 to create the "alien" anatomy. The hooded cloak was created with Rhino 3D, and various clothing parts from other Poser figures. The lamp, trunk and urn were all created using Rhino 3D and the sheet and bandages for Braedan were created with Rhino 3D file and moulded using Amorphium. The final render in its full size took some 18 hours to complete. The members of the Bryce Forum provided constant feedback and suggestions throughout the whole process. My gratitude and thanks to all who had part in this creation! Post-production was extensive. Corel PhotoPaint 9 was used to repair and correct the joint tearing on all figures. Malena and Braedan's hair was enhanced and added afterwards and rendering artifacts were repaired throughout the image. The lamp lightsource was enhanced using the "Lens Flare" Effect and a 5% Gamma correction along with a Adaptive Unsharp filter was used finally. The picture that originally inspired me to do "Hanging by a Thread" was painted by the French Baroque painter, Georges De la Tour, in 1643. The painting was called "St Sebastien Tended by St Irene". De la Tour specialised in beautiful candle and torch-lit paintings and some of his more famous works can be seen at the Christus Rex Project.