Hercules-Spirit Of Strength by romanceworks
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Description
Snow Leopard
Solitary and secretive
Creature of courage and survival
When you reveal yourself
So rare and precious
In reality or in vision
It is a message to
Clear out the demons of the mind
To embrace new life and new perceptions
For you are the spirit of strength
And the promise of the future.
This beautiful snow leopard, Hercules, was brought to Big Cat Rescue so that the cycle of inbreeding could be controlled. Big Cat Rescue believes that no wild cat should ever be bred to live in a cage. However many are, and when the bloodlines become too inbred, the cats must be moved, to insure their survival. It is the goal of this wonderful organization to treat all the big cats with respect and caring, to give them a good life and protect their future, and to celebrate these precious gifts of nature. To learn more about Hercules and Big Cat Rescue, click here. Rescue
Credits: Another in my 'Sprit Of The Wild' Series, paying tribute to the spectacular snow leopard. Created in Photoshop CS, using a photo, painting techniques, a snow overlay from Cold As Ice by Ilona/Bez, On The Edge background by Didi-Mc, and Realmz Of Ice by The_Slinger.
Special thanks to Summer Rae (Summer1412) for sharing her wonderful photo of Hercules.
Hope you enjoy.
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Comments (92)
1402dandoy
Astounding technique!
Mousson
Totally fabulous !!!!!!!!!!!!
Flint_Hawk
What a masterful portrait of a magnificent big cat!!!
miss_mononokouette
Exceptionnel!!! Milles bravos!!!
lior
So stunning and superb artwork!Gorgeous!
pixels29
splendid, excellent and very beautiful work !
Realm_Of_Illusion
Really awesome image :)
DennisReed
Magnificent Artwork Carol! Bravo!
DanB-Creations
A very beautiful image. It's a very nice work! 5/5
scifibabe
Wonderful explanation to this gorgeous picture. Just love how you can blend various elements with your own fantastic painting style to creat something so pretty. Lovely texture on your big cat and a great scene. Well done!
Panka
Fantastic Leopard!:)
DreamersWish
What can I say, but that it is beautiful! A beautiful, but sad image!
FrenchKiss
This is a stunning painted image! Love this creature and the snowy setting!
danob
Another masterpiece Carol!!
stramp
Excellant cause Carol and such a fine way to support it! Your an Angel! Your work- Splendid!
amirapsp
Fantastic scene!!
calum5
Just incredible work,your sig style reaps you the rewards and I always enjoy each moment in your gallery.Hk5 cal
leehilliard
this is an incredible piece. i admire your talent . bravo !!!!
dragonmuse
Gorgeous work and wonderful cause.
Morgana61
Magnifica...fantastic image!
Digital_Mischief
So beautiful!
Angelwave
i can almosr feel the fur, pretty kitty, and glad the google satelite got ya gigglin
Lunastar
Wonderful image and a wonderful tribute. Thank you for posting the link to the big cat rescue. They do excellent work.
artice
AMAZING BEAUTY IN THIS STUNNING IMAGE.
mirana
Simply amazing :-)
shanpoo
This image just took my breath away.
DRAKELOT
Beautiful Carol !!!
mikeerson
I thought I'd come tell ya a Leopard is a wonderful looking cat... favorite band is also Def Leppard - lol... just thought I'd give you another favorite to take you even higher up the charts, cool picture.
Forevernyt
I really like this one, especially his eyes.
lucindawind
outstanding!!