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The Abduction of Ganymede

DAZ|Studio Fantasy posted on Sep 29, 2010
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Zeus is said to have taken the form of a huge eagle to come down from Olympus and abduct Ganymede to be the cupbearer of the Gods. Ganymede was considered the most handsome of all young Trojan warriors and so perhaps was coveted by Zeus for duties above and beyond bearing cups. In this scene, the stunned and perplexed Ganymede has been seized by the Eagle/Zeus and is being carried to Zeus' private aerie among the heights of Olympus. Please zoom for detail!!! The making of this image was something of an adventure. It started when I bought Freja's Kanda character and had the idea he wold make a great Ganymede. Easier said than done! It is a pretty daunting challenge to try to re-create an image that has been reproduced in classical art many times for literally thousands of years. But it is fun too! I have been tinkering with this image off and on for over a week, and never got it exactly where I wanted it to be, but I guess it is OK. And so I make my humble offering to Ganymede! I hope Zeus doesn't strike me with lightening! Along the way I learned a lot more about layering in Photoshop, and more of the quirks of Uber light. Many thanks to Carl (DrCarl) and Jenny (pixeluna) for assistance and offers of assistance along the way. You guys are the greatest, and represent what makes this community so attractive and so much fun! Thanks to all of you for looking and commenting! I appreciate it. And thanks for all your comments and favs that put my last image on the art charts again this week. Sometimes I do feel like "I've Got the Magic in Me":
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Items from DAZ: Eagle 2.0 Greater House of Healing - Boundless, Kelc Dream Skies - Estevez

Comments (178)


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danapommet

10:16PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

Awesome eagle and image. Nice rendering of Zeus' private aerie and lightning bolts. Dana

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MagikUnicorn

10:19PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

Wonderful work and cool subject

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pixeluna

10:19PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

Oh my, I've never seen any work you made that never surprised me. You do everything with a big "WOW" to those who will see it. The image that comes with the story is flawless, that include the hair movement and the loin cloth (which we can't really move to either left or right for obvious reason). As always, you make such jaw-dropping images, Marco!

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DrCarl

10:27PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

well worth the wait my good friend and thanks for the mention... I am glad you persevered...well done friend I love the colours and the light and the eagle has rendered beautifully Marco cheers Carl

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eekdog

10:29PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

outstanding eagle! the scene marco is truely magnificent. love your colors and work on this my friend.

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fluffykatt

10:33PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

Great image

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MOSKETON

10:33PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

GENIAL.

KnightWolverine

10:46PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

You did a fantastic job with this..Well Done! -Will-

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Iceshark39

10:47PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

Really fantastic scene! The lighting and posework is exceptional and really love how you brought a classic work into the modern age. Exceptional work!

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Faemike55

10:49PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

that's the nice thing about this community, we do help each other out when we ask. Looking at this image I can't help but think that those talons are gonna leave a mark Great work on this scene

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stonelight

10:52PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

Wonderful scene. Beautiful. !!!!!!

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3dpoetry

10:56PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

Great scene

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Chaosphoto

10:57PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

Very nicely done Marco. Those talons look like they should dig deeper though.Damn, thats 2 images today I have suggested more cruelty to the main character, I wonder if I am turning into a meany

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zil2008

11:02PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

Very nice scene, Marco. Excellent render.

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wrpspeed

11:05PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

nice work

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AnnieD

11:12PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

Excellent!!

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donnena

11:13PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

Super cool and well worth the time & effort!

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lyron

11:14PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

Very cool work!!

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jenwencheng

11:28PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

Very nice scene enacting such a wonderful mythological story!

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J5ive

11:43PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

Awesome job on This Marco,It's is a Wonderful community,With very helpful people!

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ToniDunlap

11:49PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

Beautifully created Eagle Marco. Cool Image!!!

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adorety

11:50PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

Nice work. Ganymede definitely looks stunned. The scene and atmosphere are excellent.

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jocko500

11:57PM | Wed, 29 September 2010

doing super good

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Arumbus

12:04AM | Thu, 30 September 2010

Beautiful work!

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vintorix

12:07AM | Thu, 30 September 2010

Interesting classical theme, great eagle and character!

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Tholian

12:13AM | Thu, 30 September 2010

Ah, yes. The passions of the gods... Excellent portrayal.

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bazza

12:29AM | Thu, 30 September 2010

Lovely image Marco very well done !!

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alzartz

12:34AM | Thu, 30 September 2010

Xcellent work on this!! Beautifully done!!

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odile

1:03AM | Thu, 30 September 2010

Nice work here! The eagle is so beautifully rendered, in full view the details are so good. The boy looks hypnotized, I like his hair and shin texture. The decor is good too.

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mikeerson

1:23AM | Thu, 30 September 2010

That guy has to be in so much pain he's in shock - lol... cool picture.


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