Death of HMS Hood by kenwas
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Description
Originally scheduled for retrofit to re-enforce her unsually thin plate, HMS Hood was diverted to take part in the hunt for Bismarck, the 52,600 ton super German battleship. HMS Hood was battle cruiser built for speed and gun power over protection. In the early morning hours of May 24, 1941, HMS Hood closed rapidly on the Bismark and as she turned to open fire with all her guns, a shell shot by Bismark pierced the thin plate of her forward magazine and she was torn apart by a vast explosion. There were three survivors of a crew of over 1000 souls. Bismark was herself sunk three days later in another engagement after her rudder was jammed by an air torpedo attack. The British battleships Rodney and King George V closed and reduced Bismark to a floating hulk. A torpedo by the cruiser Dorsetshire finally sent her to the bottom with a loss of over 2000 of her crew.
This scene depicts the explosion of HMS Hood under barrage from Bismark.
Vue 4 Pro and Dogwaffle
Bismark and Hood from Taschen
Comments (57)
Atmosphere - dark, brooding, smoke-filled - is incredible. You are a master. A wonderful image!
awesome!! Excellent work!
Excellent historical scene. Very well done!
Outstanding work Ken. I love the history lesson you provided with it. Superb work on the battle!
Fantastic artwork Ken, the lighting is exceptional - well done!
Compositionally I've always thought this type of imagery the most difficult - inherent drama that must be fit into a coherent image. Outstanding work on this one, truely excellent.
Wonderful effects and atmosphere, well done! :)
Excellent, Ken...so dramatic and realistic! The smoke and light is really effective!!!
Outstanding!!!! Looks just like a photo!!! This has the perfect atmos. & effects. BRAVO!!!
wow....powerful work....!!!!...love atmosphere....compsition...cool..*** VOTE***
wow, excellent artwork! that looks so real, fantastic. very well done! :) V
I totally agree with everyone, Ken! Breathtaking sky and gunfire effects!!!
Very well done!Amazing atmo!!!
Wonderful job, Ken! Love the atmosphere as well as the dramatic scene! Your work with the lights is amazing! Brilliant!
Fantastic artwork!!!!! V
Excellent, my friend! I must say I just don't know how you do it, but you always "capture it all" and do it in such a way that one just has to stare at it to believe it! Wonderful concept, execution and a fascinating subject as well!!!!
Wow, impressive art work here, it looks really great and its a perfect 3D rendering. Congratulation and V
Excellent image.
This is excellent! Fantastic scene, Ken! Very well done!!
Another awesome artwork. Your images really bring history to life. Excellent composition, effects and lighting. :o) CC
Fantastic V
It was the R N darkest hour. It was most ironic that a canvas sword fish aircraft was the one to jam her rudder. Fantastic work and a short sharp look at the horror of war at sea.
Wonderful imagery...sad.
Impressive fog/smoke effects and overall beautiful compo! fantastic!
Excellent job. There's a pic of the King George V in my gallery.
Great image! Well composed and lit. Very powerful picture! Vote
A powerful image and a very succinct history lesson. Both well done.