For my dear friend, to whom this quote is credited and by which the picture is inspired. Personal texture for Posette, mask modelled in MAX, environments in Bryce. Post in Photoshop. Thanks for viewing, comments appreciated. Eyes betray the soul and bear it's thinking. Beyond words they say so many things to me. A stranger here reborn it seems awaking wonders deep in me. If nothing's ventured nothing's gained so I must seize the day. And fighting time so hard I pray that this moment lasts forever. And will the world stay standing still at least for me. Through my eyes stare into me. I bear my heart for all to see. With my face turned to the sun there ever standing still. It wasn't you it wasn't me it wasn't anyone. It was a day so long awaited and a chance to be as me. I let the wind run through my hands as I turned to walk away. In distant days I long to sense it all so clear. And fighting time so hard I pray that this moment lasts forever. And will the world stay standing still at least for me. Through my eyes stare into me. I bear my heart for all to see. With my face turned to the sun there ever standing still. And fighting time so much I ask. I will this morning last forever. Though seasons change and things come to pass remain inside of me. And fighting time so hard I pray that this moment lasts forever. and will the world stay standing still at least for me. I had no faith before that day in any vow or deed. Days followed days and years were meaningless. Despite the wisdom of defeat I bore my heart for all to see the wonders I'd seen. 'Standing' -VNV Nation from "Burning Empires"