Rampage by luckyred
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Just thought I'd kill some time and do a quick image while waiting to go to the dentist!
HISTORY and CULTURE:
The Asian elephant descended from the African elephant 55m.years ago. It ranged from Iraq and Syria through China.
In India, elephants have been an integral part of their cultural history, dating as far back as the Vedic Period (1500B.C. to 600B.C.) References are made in these early times to their domesticity and tameness. Elephants eventually gained a higher status than the horse, which was an extremely important animal in Indian culture. The elephant became the carrier (vahana) of Indra, the King of the Gods. They were also prominent in the stories of Buddha with elephant festivals and processions being commonplace. By 231B.C. the elephant had become the emblem of Buddhism and they appeared as prominent features in artistic carvings. Elephant possession and use as a royal mount was firmly established and along with this they became an asset of war.
War elephants in India were used from the 1st millennium B.C. to the early 19th century. A staggering number of elephants have died fighting wars during India
Comments (27)
UweMattern
How cool is this... most fantastic lights and POV. Love it... thanks for the history lesson too ~Uwe
wile1
Great pic! Took me a minute though to figure out it was an elephant! I just thought you were having a bad hair day! :D lol Wonderfully done and the history lesson is awesome! :) Hugs susan.
iamkate101
very very cool pic and awesome POV, makes it very powerful!! excellent job!!
sunfirexed
wow, i love this image, the pov and hi definition of the image really catch me!
capelito
Very powerful picture. Love the elefant. Excellent work!
Simanja
Really a great picture!
dricci
WOW, Cool scene!!! Awesome POV and detail!!!! Excellent!!!! :) Dave
thefixer
Ok Susan, Terrific image but I'm sorry, My mind says "what's an elephant doing on Mars?" [ROFL].
brycek
Wonderful image Susan..great history facts!!
Shardz
Holy Cow, Susan!! I feel like a little mouse down here, and he's obviously not really thrilled with the idea! LOL! Fantastic perspective of this intense scene, the elephant looks so mighty and raging with power! Very crisp clarity in the image and I love the setting for this! A great write up, as well, and I hope your visit to the dentist is a quick one! Excellent work!
awadissk
Very nice worl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BBarbs
WOW What an incredible image !! Extremely powerful and thought provoking. Superb work friend. WOW. Love the POV and the way you have posed the elephant. The color palette you use is so perfect for this image. I LOVE IT. V FAV
Tamela.J.
WOW This is GORGEOUS!! The scene is just outstanding! Brilliant work!!
angells
Wow this is awesome. exceptional posing and lighting. Exellent work.
micsteel
Whoa! Lookit thoses horns! What a beast! == So, what do you find between an elephant's toes? ... Slow-running pygmies! But not ME! :D
SophiaDeer
Very beautiful! I saw a documentray on how the elephants are treated at zoos and it broke my heart. This is a stunning image.
Christel
OH MY!!! That POV rocks Red!! The dynamic sky and the lightning make such a dramatic atmosfare!!! V and hugs C
romanceworks
LOL! Looks like you'd like to 'kill' your dentist, too.:o) Marvelous pov and mood here. Very dramatic. :o) CC
MysteraXIX
WOW...excellent image.
FS
Great scene and POV!!Fantastic work!
mari_e17
Awesome composition!!! Bravo!!!!!
kimariehere
WOW!! what a magnificent work!! STUNNING BIG VOTE!!! very original and wonderful artwork!
morin3000
Great details in this marvellous composition. Work of Nice. * **** V
avalonfaayre
I didn't know all of that about elephants. Thanks for the information and for the superb render! I love it. Such detail and realism. Awesome post, gal!
dvitola
I really like this. It's unique! And thank you for the information on the ellie!
RodsArt
Excellent POV & wonderful color in this image.
crypticghost
SOooooo cool, I love it! So organic, and mechanical, futuristic, and primitive all in one breath, the key to some of the best work. you rock!