The Redneck wins it by Ken _Gilliland
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
The 5 subspecies of Ostriches are divided into two groups, the grey-necks and the, uh-hmmm... red-necks. This image finally gave me an opportunity to use the some of the cool Carvinal stuff I got last spring. It seemed to work well with my Ostrich sulky racing idea. The sulky is based on a 1910 version that actually was used for ostrich racing. I added in some morphs for other 3D animals to it won't be long before I move to cow racing :) Looking at video clips-- Ostriches won't like to riden or raced.
The Ostriches pictured are the Northern Africa Ostrich (Pink-neck), the Southern Ostrich (Grey-neck) and the extinct Arabian Ostrich (Crimson neck).
Ostrich racing is also a part of modern South African culture. Within the United States, a tourist attraction in Jacksonville, Florida called 'The Ostrich Farm' opened up in 1892; it and its races became one of the most famous early attractions in the history of Florida.
In the United States, Chandler, Arizona hosts the annual 'Ostrich Festival' which features ostrich races. Racing has also occurred at many other locations such as Virginia City in Nevada, Canterbury Park in Minnesota, Prairie Meadows in Iowa, and Ellis Park in Kentucky. (wikipedia)
Rendered in Poser 2012 with no Postwork. Models M4,Walter, Carvinal (DAZ/Moyra/Jack Tomalin), Songbird ReMix Ostriches & Sulky (me)

Comments (10)
What a fun image! Amazing work and modeling. Thanks for sharing this
nice fun image well done Ken
Excellent idea - great fun to see the big birds in action like this and your Sulky "carts" are excellent.
Excellent work.
fantastic work and scene
Great image
This is a delightful scene & great way to show off your ostriches! I'm glad that your ostrich won the race!
superlative work
LOL, great title. I again had no idea about the racing. How funny. Great image!!!!
Cool and fantastic realisazion my friend!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma