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   respaldoshugo

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   27 March 2018, 12:38AM

   I'm going to take the time to read the text (English is not my strong point), but in advance I can tell you that these images are really wonderful. The strong light contrasts give the action an impressive force. Great work!
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      napoleonofthestump

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      29 March 2018, 5:50AM

      Thank you very much!
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   PTC001

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   26 March 2018, 11:33AM

   I need to run for work, but had to say I really love it. Cheers!!
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      napoleonofthestump

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      26 March 2018, 11:45PM

      Thanks, mate!
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   BlackMaid

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   25 March 2018, 9:58PM

   Very captivating and moody collection for this event ... I like the b/w for it
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      napoleonofthestump

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      26 March 2018, 1:11AM

      Thanks!
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   User_33863450

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   25 March 2018, 1:45PM

   I certainly believe you did a marvelous job at capturing the theme in its element. Your imagery has inspired me and for that I applaud you.
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      napoleonofthestump

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      26 March 2018, 12:54AM

      Thank you Bret, you're too kind!
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   Xorp

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   25 March 2018, 2:13PM

   Excellent set..... however that main image does really steal the show. shapes are superb
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      napoleonofthestump

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      26 March 2018, 12:54AM

      Thanks! Part of me wishes I could have shot for just a bit longer to get a little more out of that splash effect, but time limits are just a fact of life when you turn everything in this game up to eleven.
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   chimichanga78

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   25 March 2018, 2:22PM

   A really beautiful set, passionate and touching, but the black & white also generates a mystic distance to the viewer.
   The mood of the wild but still picking up the peaceful scenery.
   Wild and dovish at once. Like the soul of a horse.
   
   Nicely joined together
   
   (PS: This was my 100th post. I am happy I spent it on such a beautiful set! )
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      napoleonofthestump

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      26 March 2018, 12:39AM

      Thanks for your kind and thought-provoking words, Chimi- I'm honored!
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   Excellentium

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   25 March 2018, 3:02PM

   Marvellous shots! I've always been a fan of B&W images, so this was a very good choice, especially if you bring it all back to the basics of colourless shapes and forms. There's a great momentum to these images too that gives the set a very nice cinematic feeling, very dynamic and true to the sense of an adventurers life. The dark ground and the bright skies gives a good contrast, creating wonderful silhouette effects of the rider!
   
   I'm sorry if this theme made you struggle, but it seems you came out a winner with a bit more wisdom of your abilities too! Personally, I truly like this set a lot!
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      napoleonofthestump

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      25 March 2018, 9:16PM

      Thanks, dude. Coming from you especially as curator of this thing and ace shooter in your own right, that means a lot. Never apologize for offering a challenge- creative struggle makes everything and everyone better at their best. Plus this whole scene here has got to be the most gracefully supportive bunch of artists I've run into in a long country mile. Can't wait to see what everyone's stuff looks like all mashed together!
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   Klaxoid

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   25 March 2018, 7:26AM

   Excellent set for he event! I love the BW effect
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      ista3

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      25 March 2018, 12:31PM

      I agree with you Will
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      napoleonofthestump

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      25 March 2018, 9:04PM

      Thanks, y'all. I really appreciate your supportive commentary!
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   Irstina

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   25 March 2018, 1:19PM

   Pretty! Using a B&W LUT certainly helps with the relatively pixelated horse models too, you hide a lot of the rougher edges that can distract when put next to characters with high poly models so it's certainly a good choice and I've done it too with some of the stuff I've been preparing.
   
   One of the biggest problems I've had is that while I certainly had ideas especially for some action shots (leaping off a galloping horse towards a low flying dragon comes to mind), posing on horses in a believable manner can be.. problematic. I'll probably figure something out.
   
   Anyways don't sell yourself short, it's a great set!
   
   
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      napoleonofthestump

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      25 March 2018, 9:03PM

      Ha! Yep, that disguise of naff models was a pleasant side-effect of the whole desaturation thing. You're not kidding about the posing problems either. There are a couple of horse poses in the public poser packs (Gomapero has a couple, if I'm not mistaken) but I just assumed someone else would probably use them, probably with more planning and intention than I was going to put into it. CE0 has some great leaping motorcycle poses in their OSA pack, but that's not really my style, and someone already created an awesome motorcycle-as-horse set for the compilation.
      
      Anyway, thank you. I love the undead horse shots (and the Lady Godiva) you've got on your Flickr. Hope to see some from that herd make it onto the Nexus...