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Description
The cleansing fires of the Fleet of Particular Justice brings an end to the once lively UNSC military stronghold, Reach.

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This deviation is a tribute to the planet Reach in the Halo universe. Go Bungie!

Technical Details:

Full resolution: 7200x4500 @ 300dpi
Programs used: Photoshop CS4
Time: 25+ hours
Equipment: Mouse and Keyboard
Fun fact: >215 layers were used

Available Sizes:

1920x1200
1680x1050
1440x900
1280x800

Use the download link to the upper-left to download the Wallpaper Pack.

I originally had the inspiration for this wallpaper after watching the Halo: Reach Announcement trailer. I felt the need to strongly show the dichotomy between Reach in its prime and Reach in ruins. At the same time, I had no prior space composition experience. I started learning from others who have extensive experience and began to practice on my own. Unfortunately, due to school and my countless other commitments, I was pressed for time. I had to begin work on what would become the final version right away. Through this development process, I went through many variations and arrangements. Additionally, I researched both the Announcement and World Premiere trailers in addition to other resources (such as the novels and Bungie.net) in an effort to be as canonically accurate as possible. I did take some artistic license though. One of the parts of the process I loved the most was developing my own personal techniques to yield various effects. I made the most progress during these last two weeks, which inconveniently coincided with my dead and finals weeks. It was all for the best, though, as I accomplished my goal.

I want to thank those who supported and assisted me in the process: bs angel , my parents, and numerous friends.

In addition, I want to thank NASA , who provided me the base Reach texture, as well as the ESA , who provided the base textures for Reach's two natural satellites (Csodaszarvas and Turul).

Description
The cleansing fires of the Fleet of Particular Justice brings an end to the once lively UNSC military stronghold, Reach.

________________________________________

This deviation is a tribute to the planet Reach in the Halo universe. Go Bungie!

Technical Details:

Full resolution: 7200x4500 @ 300dpi
Programs used: Photoshop CS4
Time: 25+ hours
Equipment: Mouse and Keyboard
Fun fact: >215 layers were used

Available Sizes:

1920x1200
1680x1050
1440x900
1280x800

Use the download link to the upper-left to download the Wallpaper Pack.

I originally had the inspiration for this wallpaper after watching the Halo: Reach Announcement trailer. I felt the need to strongly show the dichotomy between Reach in its prime and Reach in ruins. At the same time, I had no prior space composition experience. I started learning from others who have extensive experience and began to practice on my own. Unfortunately, due to school and my countless other commitments, I was pressed for time. I had to begin work on what would become the final version right away. Through this development process, I went through many variations and arrangements. Additionally, I researched both the Announcement and World Premiere trailers in addition to other resources (such as the novels and Bungie.net) in an effort to be as canonically accurate as possible. I did take some artistic license though. One of the parts of the process I loved the most was developing my own personal techniques to yield various effects. I made the most progress during these last two weeks, which inconveniently coincided with my dead and finals weeks. It was all for the best, though, as I accomplished my goal.

I want to thank those who supported and assisted me in the process: bs angel , my parents, and numerous friends.

In addition, I want to thank NASA , who provided me the base Reach texture, as well as the ESA , who provided the base textures for Reach's two natural satellites (Csodaszarvas and Turul).