The Depths of Orthanc by Rykk

Fractal • Surrealism • posted on Aug 06, 2003

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Ultrafractal 3.02 - Columns and skulls by Apophysis-1 - 110 layers, ouch! ;>) Deep in the bowels of the earth beneath Orthanc, citadel of Saruman the White, lies the maze of passageways wherein lies the Chamber of the Seeing Stone containing the Eye of Orthanc. Of old, the elven Eldar of Valinor had bequeathed to the race of Men numerous "seeing stones" with which they might have contact in their vigil against the evil Morgoth in his fortress, Barad-dur. From the glow eminating from the chamber it seems that, once again, Saruman is gazing into the stone and falling ever deeper in thrall to Sauron, the Eye of Mordor... Thanks for stopping by!

Comments (54)

sykhaloss

8:10PM | Wed, 06 August 2003

Absolutely awesome !! Perfect 3D effect ! I love everything here !

acedolly

8:21PM | Wed, 06 August 2003

good graphics and realistic light effects

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tresamie

8:32PM | Wed, 06 August 2003

Astonishing!!! I love the globe lights and the trim around the chamber door. This must have taken forever to do!

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redawg2

8:37PM | Wed, 06 August 2003

M-A-S-T-E-R-P-I-E-C-E!!!!!

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pakled

8:43PM | Wed, 06 August 2003

great work, reminds me of the Chamber of Secrets, for some reason, but great work.

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joeydude

8:55PM | Wed, 06 August 2003

I Wholehearetedly agree with ALL of the above! Another Classic, Rick!

fractalinda

9:13PM | Wed, 06 August 2003

I'm "gobsmacked" and having a difficult time lifting my chin off the keyboard. Magnificent piece of artwork, Rick!

Deagol

9:14PM | Wed, 06 August 2003

This is your best so far. Congratulations. It sets a new standard for UF

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paragon5

9:32PM | Wed, 06 August 2003

Unreal! A true masterpiece, Rick! Love it!

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gabi_w_z

12:02AM | Thu, 07 August 2003

super 3 d effect! a great work

sophielerlei

12:44AM | Thu, 07 August 2003

i'm speechless... 110 layers of best quality work... uiiii..... :-o !!!

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gradient

12:46AM | Thu, 07 August 2003

Wow, this is amazing! After seeing this quality and estimating the amount of time to put together 110 layers, I think I'm going to stop making fractals because I'll never even get close to this. Excellent work!

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Jepessen

3:03AM | Thu, 07 August 2003

A piece of art ingeneral (not only fractal!). Your works about Tolkien are always super!

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kymarto

3:19AM | Thu, 07 August 2003

Amazing technique!

Layla-Rose

3:33AM | Thu, 07 August 2003

Wooooooow. Im speechless ( for a change ) This is just magnificent Rick, amazing perspective and depth. Wonderful hazy appearance on the left hand side. Everythng is teriffic.. 110 layers warrants more than an ouch lol :) Well done.

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Marcs-ArtworkStudio

3:36AM | Thu, 07 August 2003

This is too good to merit my humble blabbering, so I just go and vote!!!

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fractalexpo

7:00AM | Thu, 07 August 2003

Wonderful !!

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joefraq

7:40AM | Thu, 07 August 2003

In-freeking-credible!!! You're good! I think the reflected skulls are facing the wrong way though.

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CavalierLady

7:58AM | Thu, 07 August 2003

Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow!....are the only words that come to mind at the moment. There aren't any other words, lol. You have outdone yourself again, Rick!! Astonishing composition, every aspect, all of it! My hat's off to you!! Congratulations!

dennism

8:07AM | Thu, 07 August 2003

Great imagination!

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melancon

10:02AM | Thu, 07 August 2003

Another fantastic production. Great 3d effect and fab atmosphere.

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Mathefrax

12:48PM | Thu, 07 August 2003

What a visual story!!

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miwi

2:45PM | Thu, 07 August 2003

Meisterstk,was soll ich sonst noch sagen?

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missouri

3:59PM | Thu, 07 August 2003

Just amazing. I have to agree with everyone else, a stupendous work.

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MakinMagic

5:21PM | Thu, 07 August 2003

Wonderful, my favourite of your work so far.

LFNForever

7:38PM | Thu, 07 August 2003

WOW!!! Absolutely superb!! :):)

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gargoyle84

10:03PM | Thu, 07 August 2003

Fantastic masterpiece!!! Another awesome image! :^)

smithgiant

10:25PM | Thu, 07 August 2003

...sorry for my "short comment"...just wasn't in the mood the other nite...and ever since then I felt that I need to "splain more"...and now am. Fist of all, me being "a Bryce weenie"--and doing a lot of "3D work"--not only in Bryce but XD as well...I must say that this is probably the best "3D effort" I've ever seen anyone produce with UF--and rivals what I've seen others and even myself do in ANY "3D app"!!!!!...and while I understand the basics of UF, technically, this piece simply boggles my mind...some SERIOUS "work ethic" going on here! Congratulations Rick...most impressive!!!! This image also get my "image vote"...which I think I've done only once before ;-)

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