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Published: 2007-10-25 06:23:39 +0000 UTC; Views: 54243; Favourites: 2118; Downloads: 0
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Description "An Urban legend states, that if you shudder for no reason at all, then someone has just walked over the spot where you'll eventually be buried"...Pretty creepy huh?

Anyway, This is my submission for the =TreesClub Halloween contest where you had to produce a Halloween-themed deviation that involved the tree being the main focus. Nearly all the entries were photography so I though and hope this would stand out from the crowd, and the idea expressed is pretty self explanatory.

To be Honest, Halloween isn’t a big deal in Australia, last year our house got no trick-or-treaters, and the year before that, only 2. Even I wasn’t allowed to do it as a kid unless my mother came with me and my younger brother, even then, we’d only visit half a neighbourhood…at 5pm which is still daylight at this time of the year ( Southern hemisphere means Halloween is in Spring ) So having little Halloween experience means I never cared enough about it to make one for last year, and if it weren’t for this contest, I may not have done this either but it sparked this image in my head which I just HAD to do…Yeah, it may not look scary like a Macabre and Horror deviation should, but when am I going to get to use this category for my gallery. Hope you enjoy it mwah ha ha ha ha ( walks off into creepy mist to work on the next deviation )

WooHoo!...This is my first deviation to earn more than 100 faves in its first 24 hours...ThankYou all so much !

WooHoo again, This came first place in the clubs first contest !

To avoid something really scary, I bid you do not rip my art. It'll save us all a lot of time and its just wrong
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Comments: 416

mumrick In reply to ??? [2008-04-03 07:20:42 +0000 UTC]

great! i like it

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Pepelepewissexier In reply to ??? [2008-03-13 11:29:55 +0000 UTC]




Autumn is my favorite time of year and this deviation really makes me Feel all autumny!!!

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Chromattix In reply to Pepelepewissexier [2008-03-14 11:18:08 +0000 UTC]

Lol...thats a big, creepy smile. But yeah, the Autumn mood here was set by the strong use of orange glad you liked it.

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Pepelepewissexier In reply to Chromattix [2008-03-15 23:54:39 +0000 UTC]




Yep, it is a little creepy... I do love that deviation!

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EPBJewelry In reply to ??? [2008-03-12 10:03:48 +0000 UTC]

This is bloody wicked D:
And for saying you never had much of the Halloween spirit, this gets the feel pretty darn well. I love all the details and the orange moon- and that tree is just perfect

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Chromattix In reply to EPBJewelry [2008-03-12 10:07:26 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou Halloween is a bit dull in Australia, but since this is one of my more successful deviations, I gotta find a way to top it come next Halloween

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EPBJewelry In reply to Chromattix [2008-03-12 10:11:27 +0000 UTC]

It might be hard, this is pretty awesome If you do, I'm sure it'll be worth seeing^^

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ENiGMA926 [2008-03-06 10:15:51 +0000 UTC]

ah-ha! another aussie..
i didn't get any last year..
must be cos of the scary westies..

anyhow, absolutely love the piece..
the colours and detail are amazing..
and your opening quote gave me the shivers.. haha!

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Chromattix In reply to ENiGMA926 [2008-03-06 10:23:56 +0000 UTC]

Lol, yeah...Halloween seems to diminish more every year. Glad you liked the deviation though

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xElenielx In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 06:36:29 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this looks amazing!! I love the detail in the tree's silhouette

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lehoainamvn In reply to ??? [2008-02-19 02:54:55 +0000 UTC]

Great work...i love this picture...

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Handie In reply to ??? [2008-02-19 01:20:24 +0000 UTC]

I really like this - but then again I'm a Halloween junkie!! LOL!

seriously though - I like the texturing on the moon and the skulls et all at the bottom are very nicely done!

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o-BlueMoon-o [2008-02-12 11:16:13 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome!

What a beautiful tree. You did a great job!
I love the orange glow of the pumpkins and skulls.

Oh, and it definitely deserves being a winner.
(Very) belated congratulations.

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Chromattix In reply to o-BlueMoon-o [2008-02-12 11:22:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot. Glad you liked it

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o-BlueMoon-o In reply to Chromattix [2008-02-12 11:32:18 +0000 UTC]

Welcome

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Happy--moon In reply to ??? [2008-01-22 08:23:22 +0000 UTC]

Wow.. just simply wow.

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celticruna In reply to ??? [2008-01-18 17:33:32 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!!!

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Fooledsweetness In reply to ??? [2008-01-13 17:02:58 +0000 UTC]

this is beautiful the moon behind the tree really sets it off

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Chromattix In reply to Fooledsweetness [2008-01-14 00:47:50 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, without the Moon, the tree would be hardly visible, and there would be nothing to light the scene ( the light from the pumpkins and skulls alone wouldn't be enough ) Glad you like it !

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Rustysk8erboi564 In reply to ??? [2007-12-30 18:26:30 +0000 UTC]

heyy
awesome work, well done!
nice colours and shades
i was wondering if i could use it in one of my artworks.
thanks in advance

rusty

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Chromattix In reply to Rustysk8erboi564 [2007-12-30 23:51:09 +0000 UTC]

Well I am glad you liked it enough to comment and fave it. But like all the others who asked, I have to forbid anyone to use it in their own artworks. It will draw potential faves and pageviews away from me after working hard on this one, plus everybody else would think its perfectly fine to use my art.

I remember asking people the same when I started out. But now I see why they wouldn't let me. Sorry 'bout that, but here is where it stays.

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amyhooton In reply to ??? [2007-11-30 14:21:47 +0000 UTC]

Hello! I've featured this beautiful work in my latest journal [link]

Have a great holiday!

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Chromattix In reply to amyhooton [2007-12-06 12:54:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot

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hiharry In reply to ??? [2007-11-28 16:14:46 +0000 UTC]

Hey man... congratulations on this...
it's very very beatiful...

the whole picture is very detailed...
i loved your work...
the colors are really great...
i just didn't like much the shade of the tree...
i think it lacks the orange light a bit
its very nice but with a little more orange shade to make the tree a little rounder i guess it would be better...
as you said, it's not scary
but i really feel i'm standing there (or at least i wanted to stand there XD)
here in Brazil we don't have Halloween...
buuut... some friends of mine and I do sth...
we, at least, wish happy halloween to each other...
XD
LOL...

nicely done

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Chromattix In reply to hiharry [2007-11-29 23:07:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the great comment, The shadowed side of the tree was deliberately made very dark because the bright Moonlight would have filtered out the subtle lighting in front, kinda like how objects appear darker when held against the Sun, but I'm glad you like it

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hiharry In reply to hiharry [2007-11-28 16:15:32 +0000 UTC]

Oh... and i forgot to tell you...
CONGRATULATIONS...
the moon is perfect

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piecesmendedxx In reply to ??? [2007-11-25 21:53:34 +0000 UTC]

beautiful, this is wonderful.

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Broken-Forever In reply to ??? [2007-11-24 21:30:57 +0000 UTC]

Well done for winning. This picture is awsome and yeah tick or treating in the Uk isn't big either. I hadly got anyone this year and I dressed up.
*sigh* I love halloween, but its such a solo affair for me.

Your picutre cheered me up loads tho.

(ps. sorry for late message) ^^

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Chromattix In reply to Broken-Forever [2007-11-24 22:54:55 +0000 UTC]

It's funny, I almost wasn't going to do this as Halloween isn't big here ( havn't had any Trick or Treaters in two years ) BUt lucky I did, it became my 2nd most popular one in just a week ( and if you don't include DD's, then it would by my most popular so far )

Now I am preparing for the Club's Christmas Contest

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TwilightBloodDragon In reply to ??? [2007-11-23 03:54:49 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely beautiful. This truly captures the spirit and feel of Halloween. I'm sure you'll win, this is gonna be hard to beat. XD

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TwilightBloodDragon In reply to TwilightBloodDragon [2008-06-21 07:56:23 +0000 UTC]

Oh congrats then! You earned it, and it was my pleasure to fave. ^.=.^

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Chromattix In reply to TwilightBloodDragon [2007-11-23 05:14:36 +0000 UTC]

I did end up winning, which was a first for me. I guess I better add that to my comment. Thanks for favng too !

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Jedite-LOVER In reply to ??? [2007-11-22 11:11:39 +0000 UTC]

THANKS GUYS!!!!!!!
for susy!
for matt!

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Trition In reply to ??? [2007-11-22 10:54:17 +0000 UTC]

wow!
thats amazingly beautiful!!!!
actually your whole gallery is amazingly beautiful!
haha, you've been talking to my friend jedite-lover right (aka mel)???
we we're goign away on the weekend and she tells me "my only regret is that I can't talk to mathew...sigh" hahaha!!!
Thought i'd tell ya that!
Anyhow keep up the good work and nice to know there are more Aussie deviants that do beautiful work!

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Chromattix In reply to Trition [2007-11-22 10:57:48 +0000 UTC]

Lol, that was unexpected...It really makes me feel special in two ways, the fact that she'll miss me that much, and the fact that you love my gallery...I hope she knows this ( wink wink ).

Thanks for commenting

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Trition In reply to Chromattix [2007-11-22 11:00:10 +0000 UTC]

haha! No probs!
Yea, shes a real sweetie! gets attached really easy!
...
Did you make your icon, i sware it's addictive...I wanna touch the hair!!!!

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Chromattix In reply to Trition [2007-11-22 11:03:29 +0000 UTC]

I am a bit Clingy too, So that dosn't bother me at all.

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JanaRey In reply to ??? [2007-11-22 10:21:37 +0000 UTC]

featured in my journal!

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Chromattix In reply to JanaRey [2007-11-22 10:32:38 +0000 UTC]

I saw, thankyou very much !

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jirizarry In reply to ??? [2007-11-20 11:55:09 +0000 UTC]

This piece is fantastic, I saw you actually won the contest, Congratulations well deserved. !

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Chromattix In reply to jirizarry [2007-11-20 23:01:27 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou

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Megglles In reply to ??? [2007-11-19 15:22:49 +0000 UTC]

Well done for winning the contest!

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Chromattix In reply to Megglles [2007-11-20 07:37:30 +0000 UTC]

ThankYou very much !

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blu99 In reply to ??? [2007-11-17 14:09:15 +0000 UTC]

love the moon. adding to fav's

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Chromattix In reply to blu99 [2007-11-18 01:55:31 +0000 UTC]

Glad you love it, and thanks for faving too

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blu99 In reply to Chromattix [2007-11-18 02:16:02 +0000 UTC]

your welcome

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Shirubichan In reply to ??? [2007-11-16 20:47:29 +0000 UTC]

Great job, I really love it!

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ForeverCreative In reply to ??? [2007-11-14 03:42:51 +0000 UTC]

What a great fun image.

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Chromattix In reply to ForeverCreative [2007-11-14 07:31:11 +0000 UTC]

Glad you think so. It's only as fun as reading all the comments I get which makes it all worthwhile, thanks for faving it too.

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ForeverCreative In reply to Chromattix [2007-11-14 16:16:55 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome. A joy!

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