The Abduction of Ganymede by alessimarco
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Description
Zeus is said to have taken the form of a huge eagle to come down from Olympus and abduct Ganymede to be the cupbearer of the Gods. Ganymede was considered the most handsome of all young Trojan warriors and so perhaps was coveted by Zeus for duties above and beyond bearing cups. In this scene, the stunned and perplexed Ganymede has been seized by the Eagle/Zeus and is being carried to Zeus' private aerie among the heights of Olympus.
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The making of this image was something of an adventure. It started when I bought Freja's Kanda character and had the idea he wold make a great Ganymede. Easier said than done! It is a pretty daunting challenge to try to re-create an image that has been reproduced in classical art many times for literally thousands of years. But it is fun too!
I have been tinkering with this image off and on for over a week, and never got it exactly where I wanted it to be, but I guess it is OK. And so I make my humble offering to Ganymede! I hope Zeus doesn't strike me with lightening!
Along the way I learned a lot more about layering in Photoshop, and more of the quirks of Uber light. Many thanks to Carl (DrCarl) and Jenny (pixeluna) for assistance and offers of assistance along the way. You guys are the greatest, and represent what makes this community so attractive and so much fun!
Thanks to all of you for looking and commenting! I appreciate it. And thanks for all your comments and favs that put my last image on the art charts again this week. Sometimes I do feel like "I've Got the Magic in Me":
Items from DAZ: Eagle 2.0 Greater House of Healing - Boundless, Kelc Dream Skies - Estevez
Items from DAZ: Eagle 2.0 Greater House of Healing - Boundless, Kelc Dream Skies - Estevez
Comments (178)
Awesome eagle and image. Nice rendering of Zeus' private aerie and lightning bolts. Dana
Wonderful work and cool subject
Oh my, I've never seen any work you made that never surprised me. You do everything with a big "WOW" to those who will see it. The image that comes with the story is flawless, that include the hair movement and the loin cloth (which we can't really move to either left or right for obvious reason). As always, you make such jaw-dropping images, Marco!
well worth the wait my good friend and thanks for the mention... I am glad you persevered...well done friend I love the colours and the light and the eagle has rendered beautifully Marco cheers Carl
outstanding eagle! the scene marco is truely magnificent. love your colors and work on this my friend.
Great image
GENIAL.
You did a fantastic job with this..Well Done! -Will-
Really fantastic scene! The lighting and posework is exceptional and really love how you brought a classic work into the modern age. Exceptional work!
that's the nice thing about this community, we do help each other out when we ask. Looking at this image I can't help but think that those talons are gonna leave a mark Great work on this scene
Wonderful scene. Beautiful. !!!!!!
Great scene
Very nicely done Marco. Those talons look like they should dig deeper though.Damn, thats 2 images today I have suggested more cruelty to the main character, I wonder if I am turning into a meany
Very nice scene, Marco. Excellent render.
nice work
Excellent!!
Super cool and well worth the time & effort!
Very cool work!!
Very nice scene enacting such a wonderful mythological story!
Awesome job on This Marco,It's is a Wonderful community,With very helpful people!
Beautifully created Eagle Marco. Cool Image!!!
Nice work. Ganymede definitely looks stunned. The scene and atmosphere are excellent.
doing super good
Beautiful work!
Interesting classical theme, great eagle and character!
Ah, yes. The passions of the gods... Excellent portrayal.
Lovely image Marco very well done !!
Xcellent work on this!! Beautifully done!!
Nice work here! The eagle is so beautifully rendered, in full view the details are so good. The boy looks hypnotized, I like his hair and shin texture. The decor is good too.
That guy has to be in so much pain he's in shock - lol... cool picture.