Doors of Durin by Markal
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TG2, postwork wizard and glowing door in PSP7.
The Doors of Durin, also known as the West-gate, were built into the Walls of Moria in the dark cliffs of the Silvertine, and formed the western entrance to the great Dwarven city of Khazad-dûm.
The entrances to Khazad-dûm was the Great Gates in Dimrill Dale, east of the Misty Mountains. During the Second Age, it was decided to open a way to the west side of the Silvetine, which would facilitate contact and cooperation with the Elven Kingdom of Hollin.
The Doors were constructed in cooperation of Dwarves and Elves, sometime between S.A. 750 and 1500. It was two great craftsmen of the Second Age, the Elf-lord Celebrimbor and the dwarf Narvi, who built the Doors.
These were the days before Sauron's dominion in Middle-earth, and the friendship between Elven and Dwarven kingdoms was a rare and special event. During this peaceful time the Doors stood open, allowing unfettered trade. During the War of Elves and Sauron (in S.A. 1697) the Doors were sealed shut.
This image falls somewhere between the book and movie...actually it fell on my head.:) Still love LOR and may have more in this series!
Thanks
Mark
Comments (22)
Oh wow! Just look at this! What an incredible fantasy-scene. Marvelous use of perspective and space, supercool rock formations and striking character poised so dramatically in center. This is a ten plus for sure!
OOoooOOOO... I Like it! ")
Awesome render great detail!
Outstanding fantasy work Mark!
Most impressive!
O_O I didn't know you are a fan of LotR! And such a beautiful picture, too :) (I'd crop it just a bit on left to bring gates more in focus though)
Fantastic image and lighting. Great terrain. Gorgeous colors and lighting. Love LOR! Corrie
Excellent! Your lightning and postwork are so good. Peter Jackson's "Bilbo the Hobbit" is coming around Christmas. I'm waiting eagerly for it! :)
these doors are magical
You planets are gorgeous and that is why you were Artist of the Month last year or so... but most of the time they look lifelest, no trees, aliens, people.... It's cool to see a person in your upload for a change.... it gives it life.
Fantastic landscape ! Excellent postwork !
Remarquable.
This is the best !!!! Thank you very much
Very nice
Again your creativeness and presentation just blows me away!... Fantastic Terragen Landscaping and all that surrounds it!....(smiles)...
I like it. It has really a magic atmosphere. Some additional godrays from the sun to the wizard - just an idea :-)
"chuckling" and here I knew that I recognized the good ol wizard, but ahhhhh I even recognize the terrain... one of my favorites that you did Markal. Wonderful work... you've got the light shining just right on Gandalf, and I like the doors...
Well as a HUGE fan of LOTR, I LOVE this piece!! The surroundings are just incredible!!! I hope you DO render more in this series!!!!
WOW! Exceptional work, perhaps one of your best.
Fantastic!
wonderful fantasy scene, great atmo, lighting and terrain
Fantastic terrain!!!