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Published: 2008-04-28 21:08:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 32925; Favourites: 2022; Downloads: 536
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I so rarely say this but, Please FullviewSo, this pic has been in the back of my mind for like 6 years now. I thought of it when I did my ISU in OAC (like grade 13 of high school) for my art course. But I decided to change my theme from African to Depression (yeah, big switch, lol, but emotional subjects have more possiblities IMO) This is all painted in PS7, so it took a while but I learned a lot about fur techniques and I have to say I'm quite happy with the outcome, well the fur anyway, little disspointed how the reflection of the lion came out.
And I'm embarassed to say, I'm not sure kind of Bovide that is!
Refs were used, but sadly I can't find the link to the one I used for the Bovide, I do believe its from DA.
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Wow, this is so intense! I can't stop looking at it. I guess I'm not sure what animal it is, but I assumed it was an impala! Anyway, you've really conveyed the concept beautifully. I like how the area of greatest detail is in the lion's face - it really pulls my attention to it.
I realize this is an older piece, but I hope you won't mind me sharing a few composition thoughts? I sort of wonder if an animal in this situation would be showing more of the white of the eye? I don't know if ungulate eyes work like that, but I think it would increase the feeling of fear even more for the viewer. You might also consider blurring the fur around the edges of the image, or at least simplifying the texture - with closeup "photography" like this you probably wouldn't have both the lion and all the facial planes in focus at the same time. That would also create a stronger sense of motion and drama in the image. Finally, I wonder if the scene in the reflection could be made more dramatic - as it is, the grass kind of reads like a green play-field, and the sun kind of competes with the lion for attention. What if the sun were directly behind the lion, or directly in front?
Anyway, I really dig this piece and I'm glad you continued the series with your zebra!
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Those are excellent critiques, thank you!!
With this and Fear II, I've been told the animals should be more "walleyed" so yes, I need to show more whites around the eyes and would like to do a third piece 'correctly' showing this. I would also take your other suggestions to heart and use more of the photography tricks I've learned over the years and apply it. I know a big problem with this piece was I was so keen on doing it, that I didn't plan it out enough nor could I find many references to draw from so, a lot of it was sort of made up.
Any suggestions for species competitors for Fear III?
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That totally makes sense - I bet there's not much reference material for this sort of image! You did a fantastic job despite that. Let's see... I'd love to see a hyena or wild dog. Or if you're sticking with cats, maybe a serval/caracal and a bird that's been knocked out of the air. I'm sure you'd hit it out of the park whatever you choose.
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It's really amazing 😍 I write books on wattpad and this just inspired me to write a new book about lions 😃 may I use this as the book cover? All credit will go to you in the description 😃
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this looks great! the reflection is amazing as well! do not be disappointed
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That's a brilliant idea. I love this picture, good job. How long did this one take you?
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pretty fast actually, I think b/c I was really inspired and in the "zone" lol. maybe 5-8 hours broken up over a few days?
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Ah, that whole circle thing sure is scary! You did a very nice job with this and of course the sentiment is an added benefit to the art.
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Great idea with the lion mirroring in the eye!
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This pic has just left me speechless, truly amazing work
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looks like a tomson's gazelle 
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The detail in this is amazing! 
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wow, this is amazing, really great idea! love the detail, and you can really feel the fear of the prey
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WoW !! I can just feel the tremor of fear as my stomach is in knots trying to imagine what is going through the mind of the prey !! Stunning image !! Well done !!!
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Hi, I did a feature of my recent favs and this picture is in it! Check it out here: [link] Hope you like it
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So wonderfully and beautifully detailed that it almost looked completely real panned out. You've done a fine job. Truly you have a gift and a talent (or were those the same?) Either way a job well done!
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I think this turned out fantastic! I love the detail and great idea.
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I was captivated when I saw this and clicked full view almost immediately to get a better view. The fur detail is absolutely amazing and the reflection looks so real. I would have guessed a gazelle, and from the looks of it he has no time left to run!
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thanks! I was thinking of doing another one with the eye of a zebra and maybe hyenas?
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maybe a zebra-eye and a leopard
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woo, even better! definitely doing that one! thanks!
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no problem
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WOW! amazing job on the reflection in the eye!!
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This is absolutely incredible. Like I am completely blown away by this. You did a fabulous job. I can't think of a single thing I don't like about it. The way you created the hair and the eye, and the reflections is just amazing. Beautiful. Just Beautiful.
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oh wow 
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No problem! I'm glad you appreciated it.
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