The Choice by barryjeffer
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Description
The preacher had prayed... and prayed. All of his prayers remained unanswered and the world still burned. Over the past years the violence had increased beyond belief, people warred in the streets for scraps of food or bits of wood for fuel and heat...
Now he found himself, kneeling at the bank of a river, faced with the choice... He could stand by praying to a deaf god, or take up the fight. So began the Mechanic's journey.
Comments (68)
A very expressive scene, excellently done. I like it a lot.
Excellent image! Wonder wot he'll do? xxx
Pal, this is great. I mean this is really great. Your lighting is super fantastic tremendous, I love the blend of genres, western/supernatural/apocalyptic, and your story is so gripping. It feels like this character has set your mind on fire and that is so friggin' awesome. Extremely impressive work, buddy!
EPIC WORK! ... amazing job!
Super work as always man, when it does all break down I'm afraid it will be a more drastic choice than action or inaction. This firestorm over that anti-Muslim Vid on the internet and seeing how it's spread through the Muslim Countries brought Nostardamus's prediction of the End of the World rising from a war over religions begining in the Middle East, precipitated by the Ruler wearing the Blue Turbin. Not a real popular color for Turbins, pretty sure it will stand out but I sure been paying more attention to the color of Headdress last few days. Peace
Sehr guter Render!
Oh I'm liking the sound of this narrative =) a powerful tribute to the 'lady of the lake' in this scene, what a fantastic way for the Mechanic's journey to start! Hope there will be a continuation to this, love the atmosphere and emotion in this render, Seth~ Outstanding creative work!
A knight of the round table, I see. Very 'Arthurian'. Love it! ")
The Excalibur of Shotguns..LOL..Excellent Image and Work
Awesome words and image...every picture tells a story!!!
Well Excalibur was seen as a sword at first due to the time period, so it is fitting that a modern version has a more appropriate form. Now I wonder if Merlin will reawken to aid and guide the Preacher? Though, since Merlin travelled backwards through time, he would have met the Preacher before he did Arthur.
Some times we face some hard choices, sometimes we pray for the answer but in the end it comes down to whats deep in your heart and soul, that's where the answers found. I love the mechanic and story. I too hope there might be more lol.
Beautiful scene Seth!
The sword of modern times represented by the gun--and a choice to make. There is a time and place for introspection, thoughtful contemplation and prayers. But sometimes it's not enough. Then you are faced with a decision, and sometimes only bold action can be taken. I also like that you are reflecting the Avalon approach: pagan magic vs. Christian magic--and which must be cast aside? Therein lies the Choice. Excellent work and story line! I look forward to more. :) OOOXXXOOOX Jane
Sort of a western Lady of the Lake ... :D
Suicide is painless(MASH),but not the solution.He must read the holy book again.... It's a pity to step out of life like this! You made here a moving image,my friend. Gr.Rudy.
Very nice scene Seth, though I expected the lady in the lake to provide more "old-fashioned" weapons ^^ , excellent work !
Superb work Seth,Volgs jacket looks great here too eh.
This is very cool Artwork, the writing really piqued my curiosity where this is heading. Fantastic work!
Nice job!!!!
Looking REAL good!!! Tell me more!
this is one of the best renders i've ever seen here, and the story just makes that much better, bravo!:)*5+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
well done , such old guns are off course useless coming out of the water, this bitch is leading him to his eminent ruin, so this bloke better sticks to his bible. Amen ;)
I just love this illustrative style you've got going here, Seth. And the words are just a wonderful accompaniment. This is what art should do, in my opinion, tell a story, and you' just do that amazingly well. :)
Cool render and composition, Seth. It also has a scary parallel to the world i think.
Superb scene, excellent work!! Very, very nicely done!
Great scene. I like how the hat covers his eyes. Since the eyes are the window to the soul and because we don't see them, his choice is a little bit of a mystery - although he think i know what it will be :)
Great compositon! A really wonderful creation! Very well done!
Amazing image...the imagery is quite sobering and is a great representation of one of life's moral quandries!
Great mood and scene, and a nice intro to the story of the mechanic. Keep it up :-)