"Twilight's Beckoning" By David J. Reid aka "Shardz" Software used: Poser 5, Vue 5 Infinite, Photoshop CS *~* Dedicated to Davidoblad & Silkylady! *~* Upon the lapse of what seemed to be an ocean of time since I last uploaded here, my thoughts and fond memories have been with me of two wonderfully sincere, delightful, and truly genuine people with style and integrity; David & Elnor. I have been meaning to dedicate something for you two for the longest time out of my greatest appreciation for your friendship, kind demeanor, and recognition of two very special souls that have made my venture here a most memorable journey. I thank you both very much for the encouragement and integrity you radiate to others, and I only wish I could convey in imagery what David does in his imaginative stories! My idea of creative writing is trying to draw up the text for these images. You two are the epitome of class and kind spirit and I will never forget! Thanks again for everything, David and Elnor; I hope you enjoy this graphic lunacy from the one and only Render Turtle {Crawl, trip, sputter, cough}. *Laffs* *~* Image Notes *~* Today marks a once-in-a-lifetime date of 7/7/07, and I should be in Las Vegas gambling like Pete Rose on the World Series. But with the thousands of couples getting married today (suckers) and the cheapest room at the Luxor (my favorite) being $250, I decided to gamble and post here instead *Smirk*. This scene in near entirety was created and completely rendered in Vue 5 two years ago this week. I kept this in my "Never Upload" folder for twenty four months; peeking at it occasionally and scoffing at the fact it wasn't a uniform or true Shardz image. This week I finally threw all my working knowledge and effort into the mix to shape it into what I envisioned at the time of creation, and I feel it's closer to my level of standards than what it originally had been. This is certainly different from my latest works, but I find it happily enchanting as it was back in time when this place was magical and had that great feeling that seems to be lost forever. Sometimes the winds of change blow more than fresh air into the yard and that is why I always watch where I walk. ;) To those who miss my particular brand of shennanigans throughout the galleries including comments, participation, and general light hearted debauchery - I sincerely apologize as it's not an intentional decision of mine to disappoint anyone. I have other personal interests on the horizon and I must focus on the positive aspects of creativity and achieve personal goals instead of being hindered within a climate which bewilders me. To all my friends; you guys are amazing and I appreciate everything you have brought to the table personally and creativity. I will always be here in spirit to a degree, so keep creating that magic that keeps the ball rolling! See ya' in another rendering engine...*Waves* *~*~* Credits List *~*~* *~* Retail Stuff *~* IgnisSerpentus & Prog - Airiolus & Beezlebabe Daz3D - Victoria V3 SR2 & Morph Packs Daz3D - The Alchemy Chasm Daz3D - Fantasy Book Sharkey - Angelyna Wings Quarker - Silky Long Hair Ilona & MadameL - Silky Me! For Silky Long Hair Danie & Marforno - Candles & Lamps Dave71 - V3 Genie (Rings - Modified Textures) Shardz - Methods of Magic (Fog, Fire, Smoke, & Magic) B.V.H. - Mistress of Magic (Armbands - Modified Textures) B.V.H. - The Last Princess (Navel Ring - Modified Textures) Aery Soul - Spring Time Clothes (Top Only - Modified Textures) *~ Free Stuff ~* Specs2 - Thong V3 (Modified Textures) Dream_Avatar - Angelyna Wings Textures Thank you very much for your time and kind support, as always!