Cry, 'Havok'! by Rykk
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Ultrafractal 3.02
"Cry, 'Havok'! and let slip the dogs of war!
-- Julius Caesar Act III, Scene I: William Shakespeare --
Also....
from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country - the war hungry Klingon General Chang (Christopher Plummer ) on a fully cloaked Romulan Bird of Prey to Adm. James T. Kirk aboard the bridge of the Federation starship, Enterprise, stardate 2587.3-ish... :?)
"What's so "civil" about war, anyhow"? - Axel Rose, 1992-ish
"The "War to end all wars" - WWI - now, how in the heck can a war END war? Seems to me it just creates more resentment down the road - doing something "wrong" to make something else "right" never works. Only love, respect and consideration for each other can end all wars.....IMHO...
I thought of a number of things as I made this. First, it looked to me like a scene of trench warfare from WWI - the "mustard gas", color of the spiral "soldiers" uniforms and "bayonettes", Then, when I added some texture to the background, I got sort of the vibe of WWII - the Normandy D-Day invasion. And then I almost named it "Master and Commander" as I got a sea battle vibe from it. Tough image to name - like fractal schizophrenia lol
Thanks for stopping by! - please be sure to don your gas masks b4 viewing this! (either because of the mustard gas - or maybe it stinks - lol)
BTW - I'm adding this late but - please let me know if you think this is too dark on your monitor. I just calibrated my monitor and it ended up with the brightness MUCH higher than what I had b4.
Comments (67)
Cyble13
War???I see a shipwreck here. Women and children first!! splash ;)
jocko500
real good image lol
AdamWright
Looks like a shipwreck to me too!! Excellent work!
Sekadhar
Looks as superb image! Excellent done!*****!
kennyliu
Incredible scene! I like the atmosphere here!
RJC
Another great and unusual fractal image. And yes it looks like a shipwreck in a storm. Excellent. Vote
miwi
Wie immer mein Freund hast du ein kleines Kunstwerk geschaffen.As always, you have created a excellent piece of art !!!!!!V
voske
**Stunning picture,Magnificent colouring&design!!!Superbly done!!!!v
Rykk
LOL - ok, might be this one gets named "by commitee"! A few more who see a shipwreck/sinking ship and I'll change the title to "Abandon Ship!" As I look, I see that, too. :?)
iceberg5
Hi Rick , your wonderful picture makes me think of an Armada battle in the 16th century . The cannon balls have been fired and the ship is mortally damaged ............... we see the white smoke rising from the wrecked ship with the dark foggy sea in the background :A most evocative picture -I really like it ,C-ya...Mike !
joefraq
Absolutely Gorgeous, Rick! Most stunning, as usual.
then
Yeah, apart from the shipwreck (lol) I see a magnificient piece of art! V
abmlober
An impressive work. The subdued, dirty, earthy greens contrast very well with the bloodred "flag"...
kansas
A very impressive image. I read what you wrote of what this reminded you of. But my first impression was very different. I immediately thought of Moby Dick, but I can't explain just why.
whirlingfeather
Tattered and torn we troops of war, with hearts of lead and souls of stone. We live for what we die for. Excellent work inspiring an impromptu poem. It does have a war aura about for me...sad, dismal and the "red badge" sums it up.
Jovalu
A very impressive image.Exellent!!!V
Snow_Angel
Yep me too.. shipwreak,lol! Outstanding Fractal work and the colors are terrific! V
Dindin
Lower the lifeboats .....I see a sinking ship .and people screaming in lifeboats . The Titanic ?
VDH
Impressive image! Great design and coloring!!
DennisReed
Awesome Fractal Abstract scene! I must also admit that I saw a Tall Ship stuggling in Gale Force winds! But you already know I'm a son of a son of a sailor! But it also is most powerful and symbolic of battle, and if it inspires impromptu poetry from whirlingfeather it deserves a V!Bravo Rick!
Tyberius
all hell is breaking loose for some poor bastards in that image :) I love it, Great work
twiggypeasticks
An impressive composition I admire the use of such subtle colouring- a real stunner
Lledeline
Beautiful
tresamie
My immediate impression was 'sailing ships, war torn, gale'. A stunning piece, somewhat somber but the light falling on the sails indicates a ray of hope. I love this!
Falible
title fits very well, excellent work :)
logiloglu
wow, looks like a ship in a stormy sea.what an impressive scene full of power and dynamic. awesome artwork,Rick. VOTE #:O)
Digitell
Looks like sails on an angry sea to me...I really like this image...I think it is fabulous!!! You really are very good at this fractal stuff!! Excellent work and a big VOTE!!
fractalinda
Dark and dramatic and outstanding! Awesome mood, perspective and design. I love the rich overall palette, the gridplay and the shot of red color. Looks old- antique with almost a velvet or suede feel. The lighting is perfect, IMO. WOW.
idiot_sphinx
You are certainly the master of this design ! Excellent post work and lovely fractals !!~****~!!
redawg2
I have to admit first impression was a shipwreck! But after I read your description it began to take on the feeling of a battle scene. I opted for the Trojan Wars, because of the sharp spear like projections at the top. They are reminiscent of greek battle tactics. Still the scene does capture an overall sense of war! As always my friend... brilliantly done! "What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy?" Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948), "Non-Violence in Peace and War"