At the Wall by MRX3010
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Description
This one I made a long time back but never got around to finishing. It still lacks something to me, if you have any idea of what would make it better, feel free to share.
Names are from a random name generator and in no way are meant to represent any actual individual(s). If your names there its just a big coincidence I promise.
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Comments (10)
Seeing that monument in any form, always gets me. Excellent!
wow... How did you get that reflection....Its amazing...The sky in the top right corner doesn't completely match with the one on the monument but that would be super hard to match...
This is an excellent image and your work is wonderful in every object, but there is the feeling of it being in a 'room' instead of it being outdoors. At least to me this is what i feel when looking at it. The sky above it does not lend to the feeling of the wall being outside and that stops the flow IMO. The woman is a bit out of perspective to the wall too. unless this wall is not over 5'7 or so. Other than that, WOW it's wonderful. Excellent work anyway you look at it. :)
Just some thoughts you might find helpful since I live in the DC area, and I've visited the Wall many times. There is a gutter at the base of the wall, a brick border about two feet wide before the sidewalk, and lights built into the brick base about every other panel. The trees in the background are also much more dense. Also, the wall is a bit taller and the text is smaller, and there aren't that many female names. Not exactly accurate, but I like your image nevertheless.
..................... I am speechless. I have seen this memorial twice and it has always demanded a humble approach from all who grace it's presence. The reflection of the veteran in the background saluting it speaks volumes as to the respect it commands. You have created a heart warming and heart rending image. I do hope all who see this are reminded of all those who fell by giving all they had so we can live comfortably in this land of freedom and peace.
It's an awesome image. Agree with SeaC with the feel of indoor. Apart from that, this is one of the most delicate use of reflections I saw in a big while. Excellent job.
A very beautiful memorial. I really love those reflections, esp the guy saluting at the backround.
I've been to the wall, and as a vet this is a wonderful tribute to are fallen brothers.
This is excellent, so mark this comment here as an idea. You said you think it lacks something, and I think it just lacks some feeling. I would take the mother figure and have her touch the wall, maybe have the daughter holding a picture of her father in uniform. I see you have the mother's head turned slightly toward the girl, but you don't need to see her face... we'll see it in the reflection. I wouldn't give her a smile either, maybe a look of rememberance. The sky in the upper hand corner doesn't make sense to me, it's extreamly grey and then there is an almost blue-sky relection off the wall. You have such an excellent base for a great image, don't give up on this one! Ahhh, I totally think you should do you own texture maps for the figures, they look alittle too artificial and there is something about the girl's legs that feels awkward to me. Now back to the feeling of the image, I would color balance this to blues and greys. Now, about the wall itself... it's too short. Think about surroundings. At the actual wall, there is a layer of cement at the bottom and then grass, and then a walkway. Here is a great referance image for you - http://thewall-usa.com/buttons/daddysgirl.jpg. (I love this picture). Just keep it up, you got something great going here!
Great idea and well done. Heartfelt.