To the Death by alessimarco

DAZ|Studio • Fantasy • posted on Jan 15, 2012

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They are not sworn enemies, they may even know each other, but as they enter the gladiatorial arena they become mortal combatants, it is a fight to the death. As they lock glances, each knows that if he is to walk out of the arena alive, the other surely must die! The Roman gladiatorial arean was a brutal, bloody place, but as I don't particularly enjoy depicting gore, I chose the initial moment of combat, just before the first blow is struck, when the gladiators (the Barbarian versus the Greek) see the look of mortal desperation in each others' eyes. This is my 100th image! It took me nearly three years, but I have enjoyed producing every one, and wish I had more time!. Even with the frustrations of DAZ crashing and not always doing what I wanted, the process of bringing my imagination to life in 3D has been a lot of fun. This is also my last image with DAZ 3, as I have now upgraded to DAZ 4 Advanced and am trying to learn the new interface. I will let you know how it goes on my next post...my first DAZ 4 effort. Thanks for looking and for your comments! You are the greatest! I tried to pay a lot of attention to detail in this one, so please take a moment to ZOOM and enjoy them! Previously: "Full of Grace":

Comments (152)

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xansplace

4:43AM | Wed, 18 January 2012

Awesome scene...great work..!!

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velleman

8:22AM | Wed, 18 January 2012

Very impressive poses - they translate the stress of the fight. And superb skin textures. Magnificent!

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Bothellite

11:28AM | Wed, 18 January 2012

So compelling because the outcome is guaranteed, just a matter of which human will die. Great render.

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arwenone

1:39PM | Wed, 18 January 2012

A cool action scene!!

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Jean_C

2:22PM | Wed, 18 January 2012

What a splendid illustration of these tough fighters, though forced to struggle for survival!

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Crudelitas

3:43PM | Wed, 18 January 2012

Spartan against barbarian? A really cool scene! Great character and poses. That reminds me, that I still have a gladiator scene somewhere on my hard drive. Hmm, strange that DS3 chrased with you so often. I also once tried to DS4, but that was not really my thing. I wish you much success with the new program. Oh, congratulations on the 100th!

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JeffersonAF

12:01PM | Thu, 19 January 2012

Excellent.

charlyisme

3:25PM | Thu, 19 January 2012

great image!!!

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JaneEden

4:14AM | Fri, 20 January 2012

Your work is amazing I love this, and the intro too. Congratulations on your 100th, hugs Jane xx

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jmb007

9:11AM | Fri, 20 January 2012

bonne image!

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danapommet

10:41PM | Fri, 20 January 2012

Congratulations on #100! Fantastic render Marco. It was a brutal time in world history and your image shows it well.

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Zazou

6:20AM | Sat, 21 January 2012

Excellent scene and characters !

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DustRider

11:16AM | Sat, 21 January 2012

Great posing, details, and image! Congratulations on making it to 100!!! At my current rate, it will take another 20 years to make it to 100 images!!

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jaydee_007

9:40PM | Sat, 21 January 2012

Personally I think there is more actual drama in the moment you have chosen than at any of the blood soaked moments of gore during the fight that is about to ensue. This image places us at the edge of the beginning, that moment when one hopes something may intervene before the total committment must be followed through. Excellent choice of moment, and Excellent depiction of that chosen moment. Exceptionally Well Done!

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carlx

6:03AM | Sun, 22 January 2012

Fantastic composition and expression!!!

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Dotthy

10:16AM | Sun, 22 January 2012

stunning scene!!!!!!!!!

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Thetis

10:21AM | Sun, 22 January 2012

superb in every way!

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ACue

6:38PM | Wed, 25 January 2012

This is a great scene, composition and render. A great work, really. I love it.

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Tholian

7:13PM | Thu, 26 January 2012

Well captured sense of combat here.

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LBAMagic

4:20PM | Sun, 29 January 2012

Great dramatic scene and poses.

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MtnMist

2:53PM | Tue, 31 January 2012

Beautifully done, Marco! I love the poses and expressions and love how the dirt is kicked up. Love your lighting and those costumes and props are incredible.

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rogue29730

12:56PM | Sat, 04 February 2012

Awesome scene !!!

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blankfrancine

9:08AM | Wed, 08 February 2012

Congrats on this milestone!Fine dynamic posing in this well-composed render!

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ToxicWolf

11:18AM | Thu, 09 February 2012

Great work. I do not use male figures very often. It is really nice to see someone do so well with them

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myrrhluz

3:30PM | Sun, 12 February 2012

Excellent image! Wonderful poses, details, and charged atmosphere. The eye contact and their expressions are great. You can see the determination and tension there. Nice lighting and textures. Superb work.

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Acedrake

9:47AM | Thu, 16 February 2012

Great dynamic and setting. Spartacus who? :)

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Vadeco

9:38PM | Sun, 19 February 2012

Great scene! These guys look like they are really there!

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Marinette

7:54PM | Sat, 25 February 2012

Congratulations on your 100th post,superb poses and characters!!! :)

KnightWolverine

9:54AM | Thu, 01 March 2012

Starz has a series called Spartacus Vengeance...This is so close to that it's eerie..Finally getting caught up here in the galleries after a long absence..Nice to see you've been creating once again. Missed seeing your work...(smiles)..

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