A Midsummer Night's Dream by dragonmuse
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My apologies for stealing the title from Shakespeare, but it seemed fitting.
This is a little early for the occasion, but wanted to post it anyway.
On April 7, my hubby and I will celebrate being together 25 years.
Not our official anniversary, but one we feel more important.. this marks the day we fell in love.
We have been through many adversities, but through it all our love has held strong.
I dedicate this to my partner, friend, love and devoted companion.. Keith.
I would also like to thank those of you who have been sending me notes of encouragement.. it really does help get me going sometimes.
Now, if only the snow would go away and stay away.. enough of winter already!
Tech stuff:
I don't think I left anything alone in this. All textures were modified or replaced. Some just a little, like skins, others radically, including creating displacement and/or bump maps. Some I just designed my own or used shaders.
I know much of it is just barely visible, but the perfectionist side of me wants them done right.
Lighting proved to be a huge stumbling block. The Prince Albane skin is a beautiful and fine texture, but the wrong light can wreak havoc on it. Tended to make him look ill or hide the wonderful delicate details. I tried various lighting packages, such as lantios, but ended up scrapping those due to technical issues.. am still not totally happy with the results, but had enough of rerendering.. been working on the lights for over a week.
Edit: I uploaded a reduced size image as the full size was getting too full of artifacts from the optimization.
Credits:
M4
M4 Prince Albane
V4
V4 Tenanye
Elven Prince Hair
Elleth Hair (modified texture)
MFD
Elven Splendor for MFD (with modified texture)
Xurge Barbarian (with highly modified textures)
High Fantasy - Naiar Ring (My own texture)
HR Donna - Diamond Ring (AF shaders)
M4 Celtic Jewels (AF Shaders)
4blueeyes ElfAge circlet and earrings (AF Shaders)
Free Stuff by Nakatoni - butterflies
Comments (47)
dochtersions
Such a very great mood and scene, Sandy! Congratulations about being 25 years together, and in love ♥♥.
Ionel
As beautiful as a dream can be! :)
ledwolorz
Beautiful design on their outfits.Very nice composition!
lior
A so spendid romantic scene!!!!!!!
brewgirlca
Oh, I am so sorry I missed this earlier. I love the way you have embraced your characters, the way she looks up at him in true love and the way he looks like he cannot quite believe his good fortune to have her. You did an utterly fantastic job on the posing of this image. I love the magical feel that you have created with the soft blue lighting and all the postwork, which is huge but appears not to be to the untrained eye. The way they transition from the water is exceptional. And finally I see all the detailing you have done on texturing... just look at her dress.. utterly unique. All the effort you put into texturing paid off. Crafted with love...forged with skill.
CarolSassy
Very sweet image to celebrate all those years! Excellent work! (:
helanker
THis is a perfect image to celebrate your hubby, Sandy. It is so beautiful :-)
myrrhluz
Congratulations to you both. Beautiful image and wonderful dedication! Beautiful colors, light, and atmosphere. I love the shading and detail on her dress, and the framing of them by the plants.
Blush
I missed this ebot somehow Not happy with the results Bah Humbug I love it sweetie Def a fav with me Hugs Susan~
morganahope
It's always a pleasure to visit your gallery and see such beautiful images created by his talent! you did another picture full of beauty and magic!
adrie
Very beautiful and romantic image my friend, love those beautiful poses and outfits....excellent work.
mariogiannecchini
Great characters and textures! Well done!
anahata.c
while I agree with all the comments, I especially embrace Rita's (three_grrr's), and agree with everything she rapturously said. I hope that this year's anniversary was as sweet for you two as it was for you last year, and your image speaks of that as well as of love & connection throughout time. In addition to the pose being real (ala Rita's comment), you also posed them for 'us'---in the way they are holding each other but posing for us so we can see them. (That's something theater directors are very big on, as they want the actors to be seen at all times.) We are 'in' on their intimate moment. But lord, what you did with their gowns: the undulations, the varying light, the almost pearl-like quality of the woman's gown, and the beautiful patterns. (I read your comments on light & its difficulties; and not knowing 3D, I can't even imagine what that entails. But to my 2D eyes, the light here is beautiful.) Then, the lovers flow beautifully into the greenery below them, and your background is truly out of Shakespeare's comedy as well as out of myth and most of all, love. (Even the sky above them & that faded butterfly speak of dreams & love.) It's a beautiful tribute to you & your husband as well as to love, period. This day (ie, the day you posted this) was 6 days after my father had passed, and I saw this about a month later, as I started to look at all I'd missed. I didn't show-up on RR for many weeks after that, but I do remember thinking that, while I was wrapped up in myself, some people were putting up a great deal of beauty & love for the world to see...and doing it while they, themselves, may be struggling. It's a gift, and I remain grateful for it now. Beautiful work, and filled with love.
VDH
Wow! lovely scene and great image!
anaber
Thank you very much Sandy, for your wishes and for your visit on my gallery with so wonderful words:) Yes. It's in the wall, because music spreads as a magic and it is one of the most important things for healing, moreso, brings light and warms the heart.:) Sandy, i am very, very late here and in your galery also !! and i am so sorry... i chose this image because she is BEAUTIFUL and significant ! your image has magic and music and i can feel the music in the whole atmosphere and the magic of LOVE, embracing these lovers deeply. Love moves mountains and your dedication to your hubby, depicts this perfectly! I congratulate both, Sandy:)) better late than never, isn't?... This is a stunning scene. Thank you very, very much! Wish you the best !!
sossy
a most beautiful elven romance and gorgeous work! and late congrats to your anniversary with best wishes! ;o)
ontar1
Fantastic scene and lovely couple, outstanding work!