Orthanc - Chamber of the Seeing Stone by Rykk
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Ultrafractal 3.02
Deep within the labyrinthine maze of corridors and caverns beneath Orthanc, citadel of the arch-mage, Saruman the White lies the Chamber of the Seeing Stone. It is here, amidst the arcana of the sorcerer's craft and the breeding pods of that breed of super orc, the Uruk'hai, that the "Eye of Orthanc" is jealously kept. The ancient stone fell to Saruman by chance and default after the fall of Numenor and the decline of the high kings of Gondor. That very same stone which resided in the tall tower of Minas Ithil, outpost of Minas Tirth, on the vanguard of the frontier with Mordor. Saruman has covered the stone with a magical pyramid of power whilst he is off to attend to some unsavory business with Gandalf the Grey who has paid a surprise visit. A malevolent glow eminates from under the cover as the ravening, ever questing Eye of Sauron seeks to further the corruption of the wizard. The stone is kept on a platform in the middle of a deep subterranean lake to prevent tampering by the mischievious hands of any newly hatched orc. Though any good hobbit with any sense at all knows orcs despise water and anything clean - what would one expect from creatures who partake of but ONE breakfast and - horrors! - actually eat dessert, if at all, AFTER supper?
A re-post after yesterdays software problems with some minor tweaks - thanks for stopping by!
Comments (49)
CavalierLady
I'm so glad you reposted this. It's too stunning not to have here in this gallery. It's an inspiration to all those who would like to see what UF can do in capable hands such as yours. It's a masterful creation. Congrats on a job well done. :)
luminosa
Hi, Rikk. I repeat my previous comment (yes, there were many problems yesterday evening in Renderosity): Image (beautiful) and history (mysterious and charming) melt themselves giving life to a complete work. You're really an artist. You should do an illustrated book!
Henny31
what an imagination you have and what a talent to bring it out in pictures and script.Bravo!
Fractelaar
Oh boy this again one of your great fantasy images really a super job I think you has a lot of funpleasure when you have make this piece of fractal art
melancon
It's daja-vu all over again. I knew I saw this yesterday. Rick this is a beauty with amazing depth and color.This is as usual a real treat for the eye courtesy of The Rick Man.
undisclosed-designer
very impressive and wonderful tale :-) thought to see a giant spider in the blueish-yella-purple background though, and a path leading into the web of this ... but this is really awesome rick ... good job (!!!)
j_h
I like it! Keep'em coming!
Longrider
Once again a great composition with nice coloring and fantastic depth.
skyeX
Awsome image! So rich in details, depth, colors, lightig and atmosphere! I secod Fractelaar's comment: it really looks as if you had great fun creating it.
iceberg5
This is mind-numbing stuff Rick ! I want to walk along the blue pathway into that enticing infinity. I like the spherical honeycomb structure that overlies the mysterious white object within. Great colours. great structures and objects ; with an amazing imagination and creativity !
Pannyhb
Second verse, better than the first :)
paragon5
This is an awesome piece of work, Rick! Love the design and the textures, shapes and colors are extremely wonderful! I'm off to vote again!!!
kansas
Super, super, and such a delightful fantasyland. So creative. Totally excellent. ;-))
jstsittinghere
wow your work is awesome! love this vote!!
Wojteg
Amazing.The bridge and tunnel are hipnotic :)
redawg2
Superb my friend!So the story continues!Can't wait for the next chapter!
joefraq
Infreekingcredible!!!
tresamie
If you are sending Ronnie tuts, I want some too!!! This is fantastic! Your coloring is impeccable as always, and the lighting as well. :))
DennisReed
This make a fantastic sequel to your "The Depths of Orthanc" image! I find myself deep in the bowels of Orthanc, stuned and amazed! This is breathtakeing and brilliant! Bravo!
mariak
WOWIIEE! Amazing!! Love it! More, please:-) maria(k)
Marcs-ArtworkStudio
Just VOTED!
Hillary
Great one again with beautiful colors.
Layla-Rose
Beautiful Rick, I love the sphere on the right hand side, close enough to reach out and touch. Your attention to detail is perfect as usual. Masterfully composed and coloured, a breathtaking piece, just excellent.
Titia
....breathtaking...
miwi
Gute arbeit,wie immer.
daphneaston
Absolutely mesmerizing!Terrific imagination ......an artistic and compelling image.I am really drawn to going down the path and spellbound by the floating stone on the left. A truly creative and mind-blowingly fascinating composition, which mirrors so grandly the brilliant story.BRAVO!!!!!!!!
Deagol
You are the best at doing these images. A master craftsman. The only thing that I would add is a tiny bit of mist off in the distance, like you did in your other orthanic image. The shadows on the sphere are impressive. I would experiment with the halo around it just a little. Be sure to let me know when you do another one these. They are a treat.
fractalexpo
very beautiful ! bravo !
vjerana
Oh, this is such beauty! I love this image (small pyramide)...specialy a composition!!! WOW!
FracJay
Well looks like I didn't comment after all Rick... Apologies for that I coulda swore I did?.. but this is the image I was talking about :-) This is fantastic, great use of all the... differing techniques....Nice-Un!...Hombres!