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Published: 2006-03-31 06:52:35 +0000 UTC; Views: 2420; Favourites: 45; Downloads: 179
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Description Got an idea for this one today when our power went out due to severe weather. (It's always amazing how fast your day changes without electricity.) Obviously I couldn't work on it then but I was able to get something pretty close to what I had envisioned at the time so I'm happy.

As always comments and constructive criticism are welcome - even though this was a fairly quick and simple image I'm always looking to improve!

Made in Photoshop - time spent was roughly 3 hours.


Enjoy!
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Comments: 39

Hameed [2008-10-23 23:03:07 +0000 UTC]

Nice work, I especially like how you've lit the smaller planet. I know volumetric lighting is a pain in the ass.

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DVeditor In reply to Hameed [2008-10-28 14:46:21 +0000 UTC]

Haha, it was a pain indeed - thank you for the comment!

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GabrielGajdos [2008-09-30 19:02:45 +0000 UTC]

quite nice, hovever planet could be nearer that nebula, also starfield could be better, you could also add there some bit bigger stars you know

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DVeditor In reply to GabrielGajdos [2008-10-01 20:28:21 +0000 UTC]

Haha, yeah this was a fairly early one in my learning - always stuff to do better next time!

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LieutenantCoD [2007-11-14 21:21:54 +0000 UTC]

This piece is pure awesome. I love this one. I wish you can make it as a wallpaper. I would definitely put this as my desktop back on my MacBook. Could you please? The resolution would be 1280 x 800.

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EdgeFx1 [2006-06-18 20:10:22 +0000 UTC]

nice yo it look sso epic and adventurous good job

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DVeditor In reply to EdgeFx1 [2006-06-19 22:08:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Gileryd [2006-04-29 01:09:18 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! I really like the play of lights and shadows. The whole image has that good dreamy look.

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DVeditor In reply to Gileryd [2006-04-29 05:47:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much for the comments!

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JasonRoll [2006-04-28 21:14:34 +0000 UTC]

Very nice! you have to imagin this from 2 points of view. The planets and the actual shot. Very well done.

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DVeditor In reply to JasonRoll [2006-04-29 05:47:28 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it - thanks for stopping by!

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spesial-k [2006-04-25 12:52:13 +0000 UTC]

The eclipse looks really nice - well done

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DVeditor In reply to spesial-k [2006-04-25 16:15:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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spesial-k In reply to DVeditor [2006-04-26 10:18:46 +0000 UTC]

No problem

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Pantoja [2006-04-20 12:22:45 +0000 UTC]

tones like the ocean...

i like it!

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DVeditor In reply to Pantoja [2006-04-20 15:14:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Pantoja In reply to DVeditor [2006-04-20 17:03:34 +0000 UTC]

^^

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idlemickey [2006-04-20 10:11:04 +0000 UTC]

Great piece, the lighting is amazing and composition is very well executed. I personally think it's a little "empty", if you know what I mean, but maybe that "isolated" effect was what you're actually aiming for. .

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DVeditor In reply to idlemickey [2006-04-20 15:20:50 +0000 UTC]

I appreciate the comments - I wanted to have a lot of empty space in there to give it more depth so I'm glad that's how it came across. Thanks for stopping by!

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idlemickey In reply to DVeditor [2006-04-20 16:09:27 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome . And it came across exactly as intended. Again, great piece.

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Omicron- [2006-04-20 09:45:42 +0000 UTC]

nice colours and well composed. devwatch for you

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DVeditor In reply to Omicron- [2006-04-20 15:15:50 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks!

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PixelMunky [2006-04-20 09:07:40 +0000 UTC]

I really like this; I like the aquatic feel and how the eclipsed nebula looks a bit like an eye. Have a !

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DVeditor In reply to PixelMunky [2006-04-20 15:16:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much for the comments - I appreciate it!

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faeriegurl [2006-04-20 06:47:01 +0000 UTC]

beautifuL! that is so beautiful! kisses the picture (not you lol) bellisimo!

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DVeditor In reply to faeriegurl [2006-04-20 15:21:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comments!

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Idntical [2006-04-02 03:49:03 +0000 UTC]

Very nice, Im digging it, the planet on the right (infront of the light) just seems a little plain, and draws my eyes to it, which isnt really a bad thing, but just kinda stands out. Goodjob.

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DVeditor In reply to Idntical [2006-04-02 06:21:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comments - I appreciate the feedback!

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Jemiru [2006-04-01 03:24:24 +0000 UTC]

Wow, great job! It's always amazing what one can do with Photoshop. I've been wondering, though- how do you make the rays of light?

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DVeditor In reply to Jemiru [2006-04-01 04:03:30 +0000 UTC]

Hey, thanks for the comments! The rays are kind of my own method, but sometimes I like to mix in a few dim rays made with the Luce plugin just to give variation. Hope that answers your question and thanks for stopping by!

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SamODJ [2006-03-31 23:10:48 +0000 UTC]

Hmm something about this I quite like. can't put my finger on... maybe the sense of being underwater.

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DVeditor In reply to SamODJ [2006-03-31 23:20:51 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like it - thanks for stopping by!

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SadAngel81 [2006-03-31 22:05:33 +0000 UTC]

awsome!!!!!great!!!!
this is fav!!!

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DVeditor In reply to SadAngel81 [2006-03-31 22:26:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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neverness [2006-03-31 07:23:02 +0000 UTC]

All over good work.

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DVeditor In reply to neverness [2006-03-31 14:48:01 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks!

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devouredex [2006-03-31 06:53:38 +0000 UTC]

wow, awsome piece, great idea, will fav

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DVeditor In reply to devouredex [2006-03-31 14:47:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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devouredex In reply to DVeditor [2006-03-31 14:50:13 +0000 UTC]

your welcome

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