Galadriel's Muse by Rykk
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All shapes including sphere made with Apophysis2 betas10,13,16,17 and 21 -- Background, shading layers and masks made with Ultrafractal 3.02 -- Composed entirely in UF -- Contrast enhancement and sharpening with PSP7
When Arda was young and the light of the Moon and Sun were but just beginning to shine, heralding the coming of the race of Men into the world, Manwe bequeathed to the united elven kings of Numenor and the High Kings of Gondor the Palantiri - "seeing stones". With these marvelous gifts, watch could be kept for stirrings upon the marches of the frontier of Mordor and Barad-dur, citadel of that most beautiful yet most treacherous of the Valar, Morgoth Bauglir - whose name is no longer spoken by elven-kind.
As is always the way with the passing of great stretches of time, most of these stones were lost in antiquity save 3, held by Sauron, the wizard Saruman the White and the last rumored to be held in the eerily enchanted forests of Lothlorien by the Queen of the Silvan Elves, Galadriel.
Oft-times she would retire to a secret place in the forest to contemplate the power of this stone. Yet, she never looked over-long into its depths and hence never fell in thrall to the Eye of Mordor, Sauron. Elven-kind being immortal, they lack the traits of rashness and impatience that are common to the race of Men in their short and headlong rush thru finite lives and this, possibly, saved her.
May we all learn to slow down and dig our surroundings and the people who love us.
Well, I had an UF spiral to post that I thought was kinda neat and then this just "happened" - lol Thanks VERY much for stopping by and also VERY heart-felt thanks for your warm encouragement on my last 2 images. Time prevented me from thanking everyone and I feel kinda bad about that and will do better. :?)
Rick
Oh - here's alink to some of my pix from WAY back in the '90's AOL days: http://www.renderosity.com/gallery.ez?ByArtist=Yes&Artist=DrahcirXips
Comments (117)
pickles
amazing composition Rick art at its very best excellent (v)
DIANE603
Rick this is absolutely gorgeous!! Hey I don't see and dots : - ). I told you I was going to upload my first APO. Check it out. D.
gojira
It's amazing the beautiful scenes that can be made from fractals. Really nice work.
YvonneWela
ok I have to lay in my bed right now it's too late overhere,just browsing the gallery one time...and than that thumbnail WOW hey it's Rick.So I had to log in to comment.oh my I am so far behind with that:(They story I do not understand completely,please translate into Dutch for me will you;)Only a few sentences but that's all :(The composition is....Amazing Wonderfully Perfectly Excelenty Beautiful!BIG V and you are in my fav,I should have done earlier.........
classyladytwo
wow Rykk just knock us all over with this beautfy what wonderful colors, detail and certainly a masterpiece excellent art work **
alightningstorm
Wow I love it when this kinda thing just "happens" Beautiful image and an entertaining tail to enhance the mood =) excellence ~V~
Asylumc3
I'm awestricken, the rendertime alone..WOWOW!! Then the patience and creativity and talent and crispness and depth and colours and shapes and...WOWOW!! This is an incredible piece of art :)!!!
eres
Rick...!!!! The flowers too??????????? This is amazing and fabulous!!! You're the ONE fractalist for me!!!V
robertdeniro
Yeah. Really good work on this
LFNForever
Absolute marvelicious!!! :)
jocko500
great story and image
Deagol
I've gotten half way through that book. I need to pick it up again. It's a tough read, at least for me.
whirlingfeather
Just happened?!?....Just happened??...That kind of happening takes a lot of time and effort and those efforts have paid off. Awe inspiring work!
taurus66
once again an excellent collage. looks a bit like an undersea-scene.
MrPsiquedelico
WOW !!!! and all these comments cant be wrong!! well done this is awesome!
redawg2
DINOMITE IMAGE RICK! VOTE
Richardphotos
awesome underwater scene and VOTE
tresamie
I love the iridescent coloring! This is a lovely image, Rykk! Your color and composition are exquisite as always!
MOOOW
Excellent piece of art!!
lulu18
An absolutely awesome image Rick in every aspect. The pink/lilac spiral is exquisite, the background superb, the sphere magnificent, composition exceptional......this is such a magical image :-)
wildfire2003
Not much more I can add to all these comments! Stunning and gorgeous! Vote!
estevez
A wonderful image with very attractive a surreal style. Lovely artwork and great talent! "my vote" Congratulations friend !
pscott
This is an absolutely amazing composition, and made even more enchanting by the LOTR tale. The colours and the design are fabulous. I am so glad I cruised through here. It is such a feast for the eyes, this incredible gallery of yours.
maud
Great composition! You have made an extradinary picture Rick! What more can I say?....PERFECT!!V :)
Snow_Angel
Rick you are so utterly talented! This story and image are just fantastic! I love these combinations of flames, it is a wonderful composition! ** :)
kymarto
Another super Rykk! May I make a few humble suggestions? Perhaps if the "plants" were a bit darker and/or more saturated they would add focus to the sphere and that utterly amazing flame that it is resting on. Also I find their black edges a bit distracting. And I would love it if the bottom flame blanket were a bit more sharp so that I could taste the detail better, but perhaps that is only a problem of viewing on the monitor. Minor points--it's tremendous.
STEVIEUKWONDER
If it's fine with Carol, it's fine with me. This is lovely work and your own individual and unique imterpretation. Very well done! Steve
dream12
a feast for the eyes, such vibrant colors and the sphere is nested perfectly in the "fractal garden"
Mivan
Your sense of balance and color is superb. Great, great work as always.
YourFantasyDream
Beautiful work...