At the Temple of the Winged Nike by Kalypso

Poser • Historical • posted on Sep 03, 2010

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So this was my entry to the Smith Micro weekly contest for "Woman in a Temple with a Sword" theme. Maybe not quite what is generally seen for the genre, eh? You can check out the winning entries here: http://blog.smithmicro.com/2010/09/02/poser-3d/poser-eye-candy-fairies-and-wintwas/ but sadly entries can only be viewed on Facebook so if you posted one I'd love to see it here! Oh and for a little background info: Nike (meaning Victory) was the goddess of, well, Victory :) Most times she's portrayed with her wings as she flew around battlefields granting honour to warriors - sorta like the Valkyries later did too. One of the most famous of these statues is now prominently displayed in the Louvre,Paris - the Winged Nike of Samothrace. Unfortunately on the Greek island of Samothrace only a plaster replica remains.

Comments (17)

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Iceshark39

10:08PM | Fri, 03 September 2010

This is really beautifully done! A beautiful depiction of Nike and really fantastic surroundings! Very nicely done!

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alessimarco

10:11PM | Fri, 03 September 2010

I love this scene! Not the typical, and its really fabulous work!!!

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Killebrew

10:12PM | Fri, 03 September 2010

Wow - very realistic work! Looks fantastic!

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ladylake Online Now!

10:44PM | Fri, 03 September 2010

Superb image.

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PSDuck

11:45PM | Fri, 03 September 2010

Absolutely gorgeous!

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rbowen

11:58PM | Fri, 03 September 2010

Fantastic work!!

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SWard80

1:30AM | Sat, 04 September 2010

Gorgeous image! Really fantastic work!

ascoli00

4:38AM | Sat, 04 September 2010

Excellent

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RodolfoCiminelli

5:01AM | Sat, 04 September 2010

Splendid and creative work, fantastic lighting effects.....!!!

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Umbetro38

5:05AM | Sat, 04 September 2010

I agree with alessimarco - this is a excellent and creative Idea - have a nice weekend

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Hubert

6:43AM | Sat, 04 September 2010

Wonderfully depicted, that certain theme! ;)

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dphoadley

11:48AM | Sat, 04 September 2010

Lovely!

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Mondwin

7:51AM | Sun, 05 September 2010

Original and very beauty elegant image!!!Bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx

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Tea_Rex

7:36AM | Tue, 14 September 2010

I do so enjoy spending time with your historical/mythical creations. There are not many pursuing these topical streams, fewer still who craft their inspiration as finely. What is interesting to my eyes is how much I prefer the 3D "look", through your hands, as opposed to a painted interpretation of this scene. There's life in this work. As a photographer I can say that this same result could not be attained with a camera. The quality of the statue lends the sensation that she could come to life at any moment. There were rituals in parts of the ancient world, Egypt for instance, where stone works were vested with spirit. It would not be a far stretch, within an elder imagination, to await a manifestation of Nike through this statue. Of course I am rambling here, but not, I sense, to an unsympathetic audience. ;-) Simply stated: this is exceptional craft; beautiful to my senses. With warm regards, Terry

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