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The Guardian of Mycenae by ~PlasmaX7:iconPlasmaX7:

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©2007-2009 ~PlasmaX7
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When braving treacherous paths through these misty valleys, be wary; for what you seek does not wish to be found. Over the waterfall rests a quiet, secretive people, who have gone to extraordinary lengths to extricate themselves of all remnants of humanity. Upon beholding the guardian tower of our lands, know this: If you are one of those from who the worthy have escaped, beware, for you have now entered the realm of Mycenae, and are not welcome.

Matte Painting made with Photoshop CS2, stock photography of my own and a few from [link], 2000x3000 original resolution, approximately 2 days.

Alternative version in my scraps: [link]

Edit: Updated with new version. Thanks to those who gave helpful critique!

Edit 2: Updated again. I've really gotta leave this one alone, it's killing my sleep. Fixed some odd brushstrokes, added detail to the building, changed colours again, changed contrast in certain areas, changed height. I swear I'm done. ;)

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~Kenpachi Mar 21, 2007, 11:08:09 PM
That's truly amazing, congratulations!

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=Akajork Mar 22, 2007, 12:43:27 AM
I think the one you scrapped is better.. better colors.. nice one though!:D very cool painting

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=Funerium Mar 22, 2007, 3:26:32 AM
The dark treebranch on the upperpart of the pic feels somehow dominating, taking too much attention away from the waterfall & all the awesomeness you created in there. Might have looked better with more open sky, maybe a planet or two in there too. But anyway, everything except the upper branch is really cool. Keep it up. :peace:

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~edlo Mar 22, 2007, 6:16:23 AM
I love the alternative version Man its superb!
This one feels forced :P

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~battlefield1010 Mar 22, 2007, 6:48:06 AM
really cool man. I like the building in the waterfall, looks great!

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~doneydonydone Mar 22, 2007, 8:42:07 AM
cant make out whats wrong with the building in the waterfall - no ripples around it - no shadows?? kinda looks placed there - @alexsmiths post -- maybe you've taken inspiration from that pic maybe not but i think this could still be a work in progess!!!! ;0)
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~forexus Mar 22, 2007, 1:21:36 PM
gr8 work! :+fav:

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~PlasmaX7 Mar 22, 2007, 2:18:34 PM
Yes, it's another tower on top of a waterfall. What's your point?

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!marcus02 Mar 22, 2007, 2:58:41 PM
all i can say is amazing!

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