Shadows (s12) by Flak
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
"With the shattering of the crown, the skeletal army scattered. Through field and town, thicket and forest, the Legion hunted down the undead and peace was restored to Northsea... though the shadows of Zrie's presence would remain for some while longer."
Well, thats it, 12/12, the end of the planned series. This image is a bit different in style to what's gone before, but hey, what's the point of doing the same thing over and over again ;) The idea for the image came from the horror movies when, at the end, everything appears good, and then something happens, a hand comes up through the ground, or a slight breeze gives away the hint that all is not quite over. It's also an experiment with "Drawbridgep" lighting... note to self - don't use semi-transparent leaves with multiple soft shadow lights... huge render times result, though you do get some impressive control over the lighting.
For those that like statistics, here is the abridged cast and credit list for the series.
------------- Cast List --------------
poser skeletons 10160 (give or take a few)
dorks 346
posettes 10
poser horses 273
lo-res Poser males 1383
poser kids 3
DAZ Eagles 4
DAZ Eagles (pretending to be crows) 180
The cast would also like to thank the following fine people and establishments for their contributions to Flak's current mental state -
Moebius87's Dystopian Bar and Chill
Jadedjane's house of hairy gorillas and assless pants
JenniSjoberg's Lollipop of Darkness
The Swiss Miss House of Milo
Stonemason's Frieght Company Pty. Ltd. (and thats rendered in poser!!)
Wood "Lost in LOTR" hurst
Andi3D, for putting the boners back into poser
Honest Drac, Advanced Robotics Engineer
Caleb and "The Dark Faction"
Rochr, maker of fine Lighting and Tentacles
Metonicus's dog
Svenart's Guide to Classy Accomodation
roobol, master of 5000 beers (7-4)
JVRenderer, master of (semi-)nekkid chicks
Major Django (recently promoted I notice)
Dragonsbld and everyone in the Dragon's Lair
Ang25 for numerous chats about things neither one of us will remember for a whole variety of reasons
Fillingim, Lightwave Monster
and everyone else I've talked to via IM or chat.
And, if you've actually read this far, thanks for viewing and thanks to those who've hung around for the last 22 months to see where this went. Hope it was worth the journey. As always, comments and thoughts more than welcome.

Comments (87)
No, no, no. That can't be. We want that picture of a skeletal hand clutching a sword... :-) Excellent.
You've blazed a huge trail with this series Flak, and this new image is a fitting conclusion! I've enjoyed all the tremendous work you've put into this.
Awesome composition... superb depth lighting and atmosphere ! Perfectly done !!! v
You rock my world, Flak, you really do! The whole journey was absolutely fantastic! Now I want you to pull a George Lucas and re-render everything at poster-size and sell them :)
A superb series, thanks for sharing!
Fine work.
outstanding finale. superb as always!
Sooooooooo, what's next ??? Excellent finale, very calming and peaceful! Great series indeed, looking forward to see more of your work, soon !!! :)
Wish I had half your imagination.....NICE ONE!!!
Fantastic image, the lighting is excellent,and all details too! well done!V
Sad to see the end of the series, it's been incredibly inspiring. Great cast list and the help list looks like a who's who of the Bryce Forum ;)
Love the scene. sence of peace, but not total. Nice!
It's always worth the wait. Fantastic scene! Love it! V (:
this is stupendous ! one of the outstanding images i have seen ! vote.
Congratulations on the completion of your series, and I do like the new look to this render! Magnificent woodland scene, and has that special ending you were looking for! BRAVO!
I am not normally a fan of war and fighting type scenes, but I have enjoyed these enormously. I actually found myself adding the clanging of weapons in my head as I looked at them. :o) The plot, for me, is secondary to the brilliant use of lighting and materials you've managed. The haziness in Impact (S09) is astounding. Your work deserves every kudo it gets. :o)
I've come late to your gallery... and will try and see your earlier works in this series. Excellent and intrigueing composotion!
Great stuff!!!
This art piece speaks for itself and tells a great story. This one is my favorite; it has so much emotion in it. -vote-
Aye, this might be my favorite image of yours to date... Lush greenery, a wonderful sense of post-apocalyptic energy... I love the little mushrooms, too!
Wonderful story and composition,light...Bravo!!!:o)v
Magnificent piece of work!
Such an epic project - congrats on everything, looking through your gallery really does feel like a journey. Now to see where you take us next!
aw, ya mentioned me!!! Very cool atmospherics. Brb, I still trying to read all the credits.
Best of the series here....Powerful image!!
Wonderful series... wonderful finale... Its been a joy watching this develop... Take a bow!
Wowwwww thats very dreamy Flak!! lovely scene! Milo-hugs Eva
:) great scene flak, everyone pretty much already said all that can be said about it, keep up the good work man :)
whack a shrimp on the barbie..crack a tinny and celebrate mate ,you've done well :o)..Your commitment to this series is quite something,and now we await the next . 'Siege' has a kind of epic in your face quality..this image has an epic feel to it also.enhanced by whats come before it perhaps. I'm looking forward to what comes next...Cheers,-Stefovation,encore!
Excellent as always, a peaceful ending of an impressive series. I really look forward to whatever you will start with.