Lighthouse Of Alexandria by decadence

Vue • Historical • posted on Jul 12, 2009

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Description

The Lighthouse of Alexandria was one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Situated on the small offshore island of Pharos, the Lighthouse lit the way for many a sailor navigating the tricky harbor into what was then one of the world's centers of civilization. The lighthouse was the idea of Ptolemy Soter, who took over command of Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great. He ordered construction began around 290 B.C. The project was so daunting that it was completed after his death, by his son Ptolemy Philadelphus. I modeled the Lighthouse in Cinema 4D, rendered in Vue. This is just a small part of a larger reconstruction that I am creating. I hope to reconstruct the entire Port of Alexandria which will include the royal Palace of Cleopatra. Thanks for viewing!

Comments (32)

ascoli00

8:40AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Great piacture. And an ambitious project

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ragouc

8:44AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Great light and scene. Very good modelling and composition.

midge170

8:45AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Great Picture as usual my friend. Look forward to seeing the reconstruction. Regards Midge

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Seaview123

8:47AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Nice looking model work!

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kristinf

8:54AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Stunning work Dec, but then I would never expect anything less from you :)

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moogster

8:57AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Agree with all....I'm hoping to see the entire piece. Always love the detail within your work, Dec.....brilliant! (Oh, and your video of Hadrian's Wall on YT totally blew my mind!!!!! :) )

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Schnuck

9:05AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Super!!!

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Lucterios

9:06AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

great recreation of this wonder of the World !

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Grizabella

9:08AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Excellent!

atlas7

9:18AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Superb scene ! Well done ! 5+ FAV

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hoskins78

9:28AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

A wonderful scene - and what an amazing project! Love the detail in the 2 ships - and your model of the lighthouse looks superb :) can't wait to see more!

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blankfrancine

9:31AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

This looks fantastic!It would be great as an animation. Love the models.

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chasfh

9:34AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Absolutely beautiful work!

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Umbetro38

9:41AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Reminds me to the Film "Alexander" or "Troja" excellent POV and composition

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raikki

11:03AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Fantastic Work!

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Ken _Gilliland

11:20AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

great work

LadyLight

1:38PM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Really well done!

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RodolfoCiminelli

2:07PM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Splendid and imaginative scene.....!!!

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Mnasidika

2:26PM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Incredible. I am completely blown away by this reconstruction. I had a fiction story set in Alexandria some time ago...I don't suppose you'd sell your scenes in a file format compatible with DAZ Studio, would you?

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