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Published: 2007-08-13 21:18:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 20012; Favourites: 354; Downloads: 184
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You know the phrase “face the firing squad?” Well, what sorts of things does the firing squad face?'Tis for the Fortitude contest in the Anthro Gallery, part of the 7 sins/virtues contests for DA's 7th bday: [link] Fortitude is courage in the face of adversity. And I think there's nothing more courageous than being able to take a stand on something you believe in.
This is kinda' related to a previous picture of mine ([link] ). It's not quite a continuation of the story, since I've changed a number of the details. But I guess it's like some sort of alternate dimension world where Axel chooses a different path. Or something. (Axel is my bat chara in the front there, sadly named before Kingdom Hearts II)
Backstory? Well, I guess I could always let the image explain some of its thousand words. ^_~
Also, I’d like to also mention that I’m not trying to make any anti-war statements here. I tried to make the uniforms/location/weapons as nonspecific as I could, though I know very little about military uniforms or weapons.
EDIT (8-23-07) Ah hah. More than a week later, and I realize that Fortitude is actually one of the themes in that 100 Themes challenge! How amazingly perfect! So here we are, 20. Fortitude for the 100 Themes, 100 Drawings Challenge! ([link] )
EDIT EDIT (8-27-07) Runner-up! Neato-keen! :3
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Comments: 101
CoolCSD1986 [2015-06-25 20:04:41 +0000 UTC]
This military-themed picture you've done of these characters looks very nice and interesting.
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Roadkill-Sarny [2012-02-10 23:56:48 +0000 UTC]
Haha, love it! And love those cute little feet of his!
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WWhiteSShadow [2011-08-26 11:45:32 +0000 UTC]
The men and women surrounding the Innocent One,
Guns brandished, hearts held high,
Stand poised to strike the Innocent One,
His time appears to be at nigh.
Of the firing squad is the Rebellious One,
Who sees the good, and turns away.
The squadron calls to the Rebellious One,
But he knows not to stay.
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KawaiiChibiKuro In reply to WWhiteSShadow [2013-02-28 04:26:48 +0000 UTC]
Wow, that's really good!
May I ask where you got the inspiration?
Or is this not an original poem?
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DKROY In reply to WWhiteSShadow [2012-06-08 03:44:03 +0000 UTC]
Did you make this up? It's very good.
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tbc001 [2010-10-24 14:39:51 +0000 UTC]
I don't think that even a thousand words could express my feelings and thoughts when i look at this picture.
Truly this is the best picture i have ever seen. Great job!
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werewolfboy99-99 [2010-02-27 00:15:14 +0000 UTC]
id do exactly this only id flip off my commander. you speak tru. im putting this in my collection
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IppikiOokaminoKokoro [2009-05-25 18:16:58 +0000 UTC]
I have to be honest, I love this picture. The detail and the fact you put in the time to do all the emotional detail of all the character's faces. The others look like they are about to get up and walk away to, or just shocked that he just pretty much signed his own court martial .
One then I notice that the officer is the only one wearing shoes?
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ChaosKomori In reply to IppikiOokaminoKokoro [2009-06-01 08:04:07 +0000 UTC]
Heh, you're right, he IS the only one wearing shoes. I guess officers get shoes, and soldiers don't have them as part of their uniform. XD
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jack07 [2009-01-19 21:36:15 +0000 UTC]
this is a pretty intense and deep picture,
i clap my hands at you for this great piece of work
and congradulations on the DD
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tartancrusader [2008-10-08 22:31:10 +0000 UTC]
You go Axel! Stand up for what you believe in!
Your art is amazing as always, and I really like the mood you set. Awesome!
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Artistic-Savant [2008-04-16 03:50:50 +0000 UTC]
As with your other piece (Duty), this is awesome. I love how you create these dramatic scenes.
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GuineaPog [2008-03-14 01:51:01 +0000 UTC]
You seriously deserve that daily deviation! This is a great work of art!
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ZipDog11 [2008-03-14 01:08:33 +0000 UTC]
The concept is very meaningful and the characters look like they all have a personality.
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Davecheesefish [2008-03-14 00:58:25 +0000 UTC]
You've really got a great style there - I love how you've done the expressions on each of their faces! Instant fave!
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silventhebat [2008-02-23 05:49:16 +0000 UTC]
he doesent look to happy ahhhhhhh not u again run!!!!!
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LightDemonCodeH [2007-09-25 06:42:06 +0000 UTC]
Found this doing search of "Alternate Dimensions".
Weird find.
Great find, but weird.... not that the art is weird, weird to find something like this with that search.
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ChaosKomori In reply to LightDemonCodeH [2007-09-25 23:24:04 +0000 UTC]
Haha, that is weird. I mean, I use the words "alternate dimension" in the comments, but I didn't put it in the keywords.
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LightDemonCodeH In reply to ChaosKomori [2007-09-26 03:21:36 +0000 UTC]
maybe the keywords are for the google ads?
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DOOM876 [2007-09-13 20:15:48 +0000 UTC]
Gotta do what ya think is right...sometimes it is hard though. Great pic.
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scottfrenz [2007-09-08 06:55:48 +0000 UTC]
Very good. Actually, excellent..picture says it all. No words necessary.
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ShadowSweeper [2007-09-08 06:51:26 +0000 UTC]
This piece is great in a million and one ways.
I love the choice of animals for each role, the ripping off the dog tag, and so on.
The choice of weapons (they appear to be shotguns to me) is a little off in my mind, but that's no matter.
Great work and if you ever get around to reading any short stories with similar themes, you won't be sorry.
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ChaosKomori In reply to ShadowSweeper [2007-09-10 23:44:03 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much! And I think you're right about the weapons. At least, that's what other people have pointed out. I don't know very much about weapons or the like, so the holes kinda' show, hehe.
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ShadowSweeper In reply to ChaosKomori [2007-09-11 04:01:16 +0000 UTC]
Haha. Well this might help:
gang situation - pistol / handgun
war - AK47
assasination - sniper
killing zombies - shotgun
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ChaosKomori In reply to ShadowSweeper [2007-09-11 18:19:58 +0000 UTC]
XD Haha, that does help a bit! Thanks.
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ChaosKomori In reply to krawken [2007-09-10 23:51:42 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, I'm honored you find it moving.
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krawken In reply to ChaosKomori [2007-09-11 00:03:14 +0000 UTC]
no problem, but i really liked it.
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MBlackwood [2007-09-08 03:11:09 +0000 UTC]
I can only pray I have the fortitude to stand up to my "commanding officers" in life and represent my beliefs as well as your anthro bat did.
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Lucheek [2007-09-08 01:42:53 +0000 UTC]
Eeyah! I check the Daily Deviations every day, and I saw this and I thought
"Hmm...that looks like Komori's picture she uploaded a while ago... OH MY GOD IT IS! Woo!"
Good for you Komori! You deserve it!
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captainoblivion [2007-09-08 01:15:01 +0000 UTC]
love the expressions, the composition, the message... just about everything ^^
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Karasu13 [2007-09-07 21:08:41 +0000 UTC]
You did the expressions like.. PERFECTLY! I love how the bat is tearing off his dog tags and the little bit of dust that's kicked up from his helmet :] They were going to shoot a bat no? Ahhh hidden meaning! *falls over*
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NothingButAScanner [2007-09-07 21:07:59 +0000 UTC]
Yes, indeed. Congrats for the DD !
You deserve it. I looove anthros !!!
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NothingButAScanner In reply to NothingButAScanner [2007-09-07 21:31:31 +0000 UTC]
My greatest pleasure !
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ChaosKomori In reply to NothingButAScanner [2007-09-07 21:29:52 +0000 UTC]
Aw, thanks very much!
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NothingButAScanner In reply to ChaosKomori [2007-09-07 21:33:14 +0000 UTC]
Woooo, how the cock-a-doodle-doo do you explain my first reply being up your answer... Oh, maybe I just put a new comment without replying...
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General-RADIX [2007-09-07 21:07:04 +0000 UTC]
Fortitude, indeed...I hope the other soldiers are considering Axel's decision. I never found firing squads to be very moral, either, nor execution.
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