A Sicilian rose, in a dragon heart(for Emmecielle)
This is a big image, and you need to zoom for details.
I am not doing many dedication images. It is not my style really. But i do them when it is proper.
This is a special tribute to my very good friend from Sicily. Known here on Renderosity as, Emmecielle, MC, or Maria.
Maria has a fantastic gallery with many beautiful photos and fractal works..you can see it here:
Click here to experience Maria's fantastic gallery.
Maria showed me parts of friendship lately, Over a distance of 2700 kilometers...
A kind friendship, of which i did not think excisted anymore.
But i was wrong. And i'm still chewing on it. :)
Since Maria and i, share a common passion for baroque music, and especially J.S. Bach.
The choice of music to accompany the image, was simple easy. #:o)
Even though, J.S.Bach were an extremely busy composer.
This fine J.S Bach piece, of which i selected to accompany this dedication image, is in popular term called... Air(Air on the G String).
Musicians and people who love classical music, also know it as: Overture (Suite) No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068.
I think Maria like it too. :)
It is a very beautiful and relaxing piece, and i found 2 fantastic versions of it.
One for a single classical guitar, and one for orchestra. I like both versions very much.
First a very simple, but fantastic and beautiful version on classical guitar, performed by the swedish composer and musician Per-Olov Kindgren:
Click here to hear the composition performed on the classical guitar.
A stunning version performed by an orchestra, is most likely the way J.S Bach, meant for it to be performed:
Click here to hear the composition performed by orchestra.
I started getting to know Maria in june 2008, when she commented on a post in my old gallery.
It is almost 3 years ago now. Time pass so fast #:o) We quickly found our common interests, fascinations and passions.
Maria love her family, children and grandchildren, of course.
But she also love Sicily, Italy, Etna, roses, J.S. Bach, and several other things. Several are common fascinations for the both of us.
So these common interests, are also the foundation in the image i made, for todays post.
And as Maria once said....
Etna grumble, smokes, vomits lava, shakes the earth and our houses... but we love our "muntagna" of an unconditional love!
"a muntagna" (the mountain) is the affectionate Sicilian dialect name with which Etna is called in Catania ! :)
The background photo used in this image, is photo of Etna, captured by Maria, and i used it with her permission. #;o)
Etna is a fascinating piece of mother nature. The largest and most active volcanoe in all of Europe.
A scary, but fascinating neighbour. But a pride for Sicily.
The render is Daz3D Adv. I would have used Vue for the render, since the mediterranian product allow it.
But the 3D import module(allowing the use Daz models in VUE) is a 130 dollar piece, and unfortunately way beyond my reach. :)
So i went for a Daz render instead. I think i got away with it. :)
In the image..Draco enjoy Etna, from his mediterranian terrace, breathing the fresh Air :), while he listen to J.S. Bach. #:o)
An impression for life. And so is my friendship with Maria. Thank you for your friendship, Maria.
I would literally starve without it. #:o)
Also thanks for any comments or faves.
Comments (27)
fightfan
nice!
jmb007
bonne image
emmecielle
Your creation is simply beautiful, dear Lars! And I'm very happy and proud of this dedication that you wanted to give me! Even Bach's music is beautiful, this piece is just one of my favorites! Also your friendship is dear for me, Lars! Thank you for this lovely thought! A hug! :)
ragouc
Very good dedi
alessimarco
~A fabulously composed scene with well chosen elements! Beautiful work and a wonderful dedication!~
Faemike55
Very beautiful image and dedication. it is wonderful when you find someone that shares more than expected with you
mycroft1
Our world is so small that no mileage play a role. Important is the friendship that unites all, and just as important is our art. I adore this picture, and the dedication it has created. Terrific!
bakapo
a beautiful image. I love the quiet mood of this... the deep shadows and warm sunshine make this a beautiful and very touching dedication.
Jay-el-Jay
A terrific image.It seems fitting that a dragon would relate to a volcanic mountain.Both are powerful and breath fire.
SSoffia
Dear friend Lars Wonderful scene full of details & dedi for a great artist & friend too !!!!!
ThetaLov
Such a sweet dedication, Lars. And I know coming from you that it is a very meaningful image for you. It's very lovely and atmospheric.
stick
Stunning!!
lyron
Wonderful lighting and composition. Splendid work!!
amota99517
This is such a wonderful dedication and so beautifully done!
magnus073
Lars, this is such an epic looking image and really blew me away in full size view. What a fantastic dedi this is to your friend, and the words you wrote about her were moving.
Minda
This is Marvelous artwork lars and excellent words and dedication to your friend..:)
jocko500
super wonderful
renecyberdoc
most excellent dedication and words. ps bach is too heavy for me.i prfer some ludwig and mozart.
UteBigSmile
Very beautiful looking artwork & dedi dear Lars, it’s really well done!
dragonmuse
Such a beautiful dedication and image. So peaceful. I thank you for showing the way to another delightful gallery :)
JeffersonAF
Great work.
rbowen
Very beautiful work and dedication!!
Richardphotos
very creative scene and render Lars
missblue
Fantastic work!!!
tennesseecowgirl
Very nice!!
three_grrr
I so enjoyed the classical guitar version .. and to me, it seemed to fit the image much better. And what a stunning image!
NetWorthy
Wonderful dedication and the image is truly beautiful. Nice work Lars!