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   inspiration ;;
     "Finally here, won't stay too late.
I want to feel you, I need to hear you.
You are the light that's leading me
to the place where I find peace,
again.

You are the strength, that keeps me walking.
You are the hope, that keeps me trusting.
You are the light, to my soul.
You are my purpose, you're everything.

And how can I stand here with you, and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me 'How could it be any better than this?'

yeah...

You calm the storms, and you give me rest.
You hold me in your hands, you won't let me fall
You steal my heart, and you take my breath away.
Would you take me in? Take me deeper now.

'Cause you're all I want
You're all I need
You're everything, everything."

         - "Beautiful" by Lifehouse



I like Lifehouse. XD This was also a request from Etiquette on SH. She left everything but color and breed of horse (err... mythical) up to me.


   my thoughts ;;
     Gold... I normally don't like gold, but the banding on the horse's leg and the lettering do strike my fancy.

   work stats ;;
     As usual, not exactly sure what all I did. Cut out the horse, of course. Added in the wings, and did a lot of painting to get the joint right... tough because of his coat pattern. Painted in mane, tail, eye, gold band, water ripples, water splashing. Added some new layers for color and effects. Added text. Yeah?



   credits ;;
     ~romino4000 , ~AlzirrSwanheartStock , dscl @ flickr


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Comments: 28

horse-demon [2009-11-06 13:15:20 +0000 UTC]

The lyrics are too true and beautiful .
I love this, its perfect.

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altered-humanity In reply to horse-demon [2009-11-10 16:33:41 +0000 UTC]

I'm a huge fan of Lifehouse; most of their songs are beautiful, but this is a particular favorite of mine.

Thanks much!

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selina [2009-08-08 11:53:40 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful

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EssentialEquine [2009-07-23 19:57:01 +0000 UTC]

This image has been featured in ~EssentialEquine 's first feature article. [link]

--Faden

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altered-humanity In reply to EssentialEquine [2009-07-25 18:13:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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ms-manuscript [2009-06-12 03:36:36 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely stunning.

The muted colors of the gold brings out the greens of the plants and the streaks in the clouds magnificently. The wings are perfect in every way; the attention to the fine-feathered edges around the wrist joint and at the very tips of the wings are not over-done and add a hint of realism to the piece.

The reflection in the water fading into the plants is very eye-catching. Many times I’ve seen them be over-bearing or not put in at all (or covered up with ripples.) Here you have ripples, a small splash, and reflection all in one. The attention to detail draws the eye in and holds it in many places.

The elongated main flows well, not stutter-y as many tend to get after a length due to loss of direction. Above all, the text is wonderfully placed, and the font ties all the elements into each other with nary a seam. Very very well done.

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altered-humanity In reply to ms-manuscript [2009-06-12 13:05:48 +0000 UTC]



Thank you so much for the wonderful comment! I really enjoyed reading it and appreciate the time it must have taken to write it.

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equinewoods [2009-04-17 02:18:22 +0000 UTC]

WOW! How did I NOT see this?!?!?!

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R-esound [2009-03-16 20:43:11 +0000 UTC]

i'm jealous, the mane and tail are beautiful! the whole image is amazing.

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tornfairywings6 [2009-03-16 11:34:05 +0000 UTC]

You need to make the eyes more relaxed. It looks as if they're all scared crapless. I love the background though - it's beautiful
personally I don't like the gold band - it looks like something's caught on his leg.

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Miss-Independant1995 [2009-03-15 20:51:00 +0000 UTC]

Wow, great work!

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tintoin [2009-03-15 17:29:32 +0000 UTC]

beautiful as always XD i like this one a lot.. the mane is pretty, and the wings match awesomely usually people cant make wings without making them look fake.. lol

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altered-humanity In reply to tintoin [2009-03-15 19:15:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Arzel. Wings take forever to make them look somewhat real, but its worth it. XD

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tintoin In reply to altered-humanity [2009-03-15 21:01:59 +0000 UTC]

lol yeah but you make them look sooo pretty lol XD keep it up, i wants to see more riddle pics teehee

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romino4000 [2009-03-15 14:53:32 +0000 UTC]

Oh my gosh I was looking at this and admiring it and faved it, I only realized it was Zoe when i went to look at the credits! She is transformed into a whole new creature! I love the eye and the gold..

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altered-humanity In reply to romino4000 [2009-03-15 19:26:41 +0000 UTC]

LoL - I do that sometimes... though with other people's horses. There is a credit there, but the horse is so different I can't recognize it.

Thank you, too!

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murderedwithasmile [2009-03-15 08:48:27 +0000 UTC]

I sooooooo love this

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altered-humanity In reply to murderedwithasmile [2009-03-15 19:02:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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stacynina [2009-03-15 03:48:30 +0000 UTC]

I love how this one looks very much painted rather than realistic it's a nice variation :3

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altered-humanity In reply to stacynina [2009-03-15 19:17:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I've done this filter on a few of them, but it has never come out this dramatic before. o.O

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stacynina In reply to altered-humanity [2009-03-15 21:19:08 +0000 UTC]

<3 it's pretty

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eltear [2009-03-15 03:01:59 +0000 UTC]

wow its almost like magic...

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altered-humanity In reply to eltear [2009-03-15 19:16:23 +0000 UTC]

LoL... well, pegasi aren't real, so it could be magic?

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eltear In reply to altered-humanity [2009-03-15 20:27:00 +0000 UTC]

haha yes yes xD

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jcspenny [2009-03-15 02:46:14 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous and so inspirational. I love the colours and lighting.

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altered-humanity In reply to jcspenny [2009-03-15 02:49:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much. Most of their music is very inspirational... at least to me.

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3Heartcore [2009-03-15 02:44:53 +0000 UTC]

wow O.o beautiful it is indeed! <3

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altered-humanity In reply to 3Heartcore [2009-03-15 02:45:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

LoL - I hope people don't take the name to mean I think its worthy of being beautiful... it just was the song title. *Hides*

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