Luctor et emergo by Elsina

Bryce • Historical • posted on Dec 04, 2003

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~Dedicated to all the men and horses of the Dutch Lifeboatbrigades who risked or gave their lives in saving others~ In 1824 the Dutch lifeboatbrigade of the island of Ameland was founded. Over the centuries they have saved hundreds of sailors of many nationalities, who got into trouble at the Northsea. Many of those brave men died in these hazardous rescues. As late as today the boats would be pulled into the water by 8 horses. In 1979 an accident happened while launching the boat for a rescue of a yacht. The hooks that attach the horses to the buggy carrying the boat did not detach and the buggy slipped into a deep pit pulling the 8 animals with it into the depths of the sea. All of them drowned, while the lifeboat detached and succeeded in bringing home yacht and crew. Sinse then horses are only used in tourist attractions. This inspired me to this image. "Luctor et emergo" is the national emblem of Holland. It means "I struggle but will emerge!" symbolizing the dutch centuries-old struggle with the water and the sea. Credits: Daz Mike 2 with Mecom senior tex, Poserworld explorer pants and boots, Ghastley jacket, Daz chargers and tack, fence SilvyB, seagul model Noggins, sea terrains and mats thanks to Pjero!; sailorhat, lifeboat, wagon, lifering, sailingship and sky our own. Thanks for viewing!

Comments (22)

m_daniel

2:51PM | Thu, 04 December 2003

This is STRONG ! Powerful ! bed weather , but GREAT Atmosphire emited from this render ! IMPRESIVE !

amethyss

4:27PM | Thu, 04 December 2003

Really good mats.The sky is excellent.

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Irish

4:36PM | Thu, 04 December 2003

A very powerful, beautiful image! Conveys the atmosphere and strength of both animal and human. Bravo!!

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Porthos

5:11PM | Thu, 04 December 2003

Fantastic image Elsina, very dramatic and beautiful!

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madame

2:56AM | Fri, 05 December 2003

Very beautiful atmosphere and a great tribute to all those people. Excellent work !

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RodsArt

6:13AM | Fri, 05 December 2003

What a fantastic sense of drama & action here!! Wonderful Creation!

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Artzy

9:18AM | Fri, 05 December 2003

Nicely Done!

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catlin_mc

3:13PM | Fri, 05 December 2003

Excellent work Elsina, you can almost feel the power of the sea. 8)

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SQS

10:56PM | Fri, 05 December 2003

Very nicely done,Elsina!! The atmosphere is great. Wonderful, although sad, story and tribute

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Vile

1:29PM | Sat, 06 December 2003

Cool image! I really like the splash! The clouds/sky could be darker IMHO a little more moody. Excellent drama in the image!

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danamo

2:43PM | Sat, 06 December 2003

Excellent work Elsina!

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Mel3d

10:25PM | Sat, 06 December 2003

wonderful Work Nice sky exellent Elsina :)

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Quest

1:50AM | Sun, 07 December 2003

The power of the sea and unrelenting skies, the urgency in their struggle, your choice of colors and the impending nature of their task make for this dramatic scene. Your images are lessons in history, thank you. Another great render added to your gallery.

vjerana

1:48AM | Wed, 10 December 2003

Powerful and beautiful. Excellent work!

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