The Abduction of Ganymede by alessimarco
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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)
Great work! Well done with the posing on the Eagle and Ganymede
Very nice render, I like how you love the Ancients and it shows in your art. Keep up the good work
Fabulous scene! Wonderfully done my friend!!
Marco, I love the clarity here and the background colors are killer. The eagle's talon gives just the barest touch (no pun intended) to the loin cloth to keep it discreetly in place. The lightning is a great touch.
Amazing scene!!!!!!!!!
Amazing render !!!
Beautiful classic image, wonderfully put together!! Mike is right.. those talons are gonna leave marks:-)
Hmmmm. You have the flavors of the greatest. I admire your talent. They implore us a look deeper. Congratulations again and thanks mile ((5 + +)) Hummmm. Tu possède les saveurs des plus Grands . J'admire ton talent . Ils nous implorent un regard approfondit . Bravo encore et mile mercis((5++))
Hey....its my birdie:-)Very beautiful work!
I'd be looking for a different mode of travel, those talons are dangerously close to making him a soprano... lol. Interesting take on the legend, I have to say though that Ganymede looks a little "stiff". Maybe he's just stunned from being grabbed by a giant eagle but I think a little more articulation of his limbs might make this just a little better. I know I'd be squirming... ;) Overall a very nice composition and rendering. Lovely colors and nice FX.
Really cool scene, nicely done!
Brilliant work and a great story. ~~*****~~
Fantastic work!
He's beautiful indeed ! Great composition !
Great work! Love the concept, you really brought the myth to life. Bravo!
Excellent and very beautiful work*********
Excellent work on this fantastic scene!!! :D
Terrific image ~~
Classig Theme and excellent in Pose - what can I say friend as: yep I like it
Wow .. fantastic work on this, it turned out excellent!
Formidable creature. Really close and personal. Excellent! Steve :o)
Magnificent work on this!!
I never studied Greek mythology much but it was always interesting.your illustration brings new light on the story
great scene and work
Wow, this image is super from the characters to the FX to the fine BG. Well done indeed my friend!!!!!!
Very nice, beautiful lighting and the fog looks great.
Nice
Superb scene !!
a great render with this mythologic theme!
I wonder if Zeus ever thought about just putting an add in the paper or sending a representative over with an employment offer?