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Published: 2012-06-18 01:38:58 +0000 UTC; Views: 55160; Favourites: 2974; Downloads: 0
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The classic apple tree, an iconic symbol of fertility, prosperity and in some cases - even the earliest days of man. Here in a controlled keepsafe to give it optimum conditions. But one has to wonder, is this the first tree that ever existed, synthesized by another species? Or is it humanity desperately trying to save one of the last?This is my first of three submissions to the latest exhibit for the Luminarium's latest Gaia theme. Which I also proudly made it as the featured artist for the exhibit too and got interviewed, which can be seen here [link]
Created using Cinema 4D, Vue and Photoshop. I ran into a lot of issues with this one, being my last "complex" scene done entirely on my old computer. I owe a thanks to ~Kaioshen who rendered the Vue file for me since I would have been waiting days if I left it to my old system.
Other artworks will be uploaded in the coming days. I just don't believe in dumping a bunch of work at one. Let people digest one apple before feeding them the next
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cool concept, as usual. your art is good too but you don't need me to tell you that, lol.
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wow, interesting concept! It kind of reminds me of a snow globe for some reason....
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I can see that...ONly best not to try and shake this one up
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That would be because it looks like a snow globe..
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Real amazing work! It cut my breath!
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pretty awesome idea and extremely well developed
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Stunning. I love the warping and reflection effects on the glass dome. And of course, the tree looks so real and vibrant I feel like I could pluck an apple through my computer screen.
As always, i'm in awe of your skills. Excellent work.
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If only getting stuff off the internet were that easy
Thanks for noticing the reflection distortion too. That's an effect always fun to tinker with in 3D
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for some reason, it might be the vividness of the colours, this made me think of a scene from Charlie and the Chocolate factory.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was very...unusual compared to its predecessor. But that candy landscape at the start of the tour looks way more vibrant and appetizing 
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yes. it was an odd piece of work, but i enjoyed it none-the-less.
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At first I thought there was a penguin 
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I think I see it - that light globe I bet?
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Yup! And THAT penguin emote is way better.
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sweet apple acres 3,000 years in the future
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Wow, very cool! I love the colors!
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Now that's an interesting perception. Definitely love the fluidity of the colors. Great effects!
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*gasp* this is amazing! everything is so clear and sharp!!!! The colors and shading is awesome! Nice job!!!
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Thanks a lot
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Anytime! It really looks good!
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Very creative 
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I actually don't know. Probably the fact I also thought about having landscapes or trees in jars just for a fun image. But since was meant to be more high-end I dedicated that "jar" could be a complex machine
Of course, I might one day do something in a jar or bottle too since that would look cool
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That would look cool
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Greetings Matthew,
Superlative image and indeed very iconic . . . Perhaps it might be part of an extra- stellar or extra-galactic "space ark" collection which includes flora as well as fauna.
Best regards,
Michael C. Turner
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Someone else also came to the same conclusion actually 
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brilliant ^_^ looks like a bountiful harvest of almost glowing apples.
I'm wondering how large is the tree? maybe it's a micro environment, with little micro rabbits living under it's roots.
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Lol,l I might have gone a bit overboard with the apples 
I couldn't decide whether I wanted it to look micro-sized or real-sized. So I left that up for interpretation 
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Allot of people don't even know that fruit and veges we eat have been altered,
which I find humorous considering so many people against GE foods eat them completely unawares.
I like to leave it up to viewers to interpret my works as well, "imagination" is what I want people to use more often.
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I had a more hopeful thought when I saw this:
Maybe it was humanity finally achieving the power to create that we've always wanted, and we're setting up something new so another species can have the same experience all over again. Some rough spots, but they, like us, would find out it's all worth it.
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That sounds more optimistic, then again, this one can be considered optimistic too depending on which story people choose for it
Creating a new planet with new species would be the most amazing task ever, it's almost like being God 
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It would be the ultimate form of entertainment.
YOU WOULD NEVER GET BORED. EVER.
Man, I'd love that.
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MAGIC!! I was like wooooooooooooooooow for ages just looking at it..
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I recognized your work from the front page!
I love this mix of harsh sharp angular tech with the soft twists and bends of nature.
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Cool!
And yes, glad that contrast was easily noticeable
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You're work is amazing.
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beautiful, but scary at the same time, good work
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