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Published: 2006-11-12 01:44:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 1162; Favourites: 25; Downloads: 27
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This depicts my interpretation of a supernova. With the end of one star, a new one can be born.Please full-view
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great job shadings awsome. i like the work on the super nova.
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That is absolutely beautiful. I have no idea how you did it. I'm amazed and impressed.
Gorgeous.
CW
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mannn, i so wish i could convey space as you do. fantastic work. my planets suck compared to yours lol
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But you've only just begun! Trust me, I've made plenty of sloppy planets and yours are actually pretty good
Thanks for the kind words
-Dan
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A very energetic, and dynamic piece. As space images are something I quite appreciate, you'll get an even more extensive critique than I usually give. Consider yourself doom (or lucky, whatever you like).
As usual, I'll start off with the stuff I feel could use some more work. And more than anything, I'd be speaking of the fractal. While I realise this is a popular way to depict space phenomonae, it's also rather unrealistic. A supernova topically forms a ring around the core of the star, brighter in some places, darker in others. Never, though, have I seen an images of a supernova that involved bursts of fluorescant gasses shooting at random angles. It gives it a rather wild, random look, instead of the immense, yet controlled power a supernova tends to resemble.
Another thing is that the planets seem to be lit in a very similar way, despite the fact that they appear to be lit by a shared lughtsource and all seem to be in a different perspective from it. Also, a bit morecolor on the planets would definitely help in making it kore convincing.
Finally, the nebula on the bottom left seems to be too static. A bit more dinamyc swirls wouldn't hurt it, and perhaps improve the dynamic flow you've got going on.
The starfield, though, is lovely. The color variety is just right, and the brightness/size fluctuation is very fitting for the composition. It givews it all a very nice backdrop, which helps the composition without immediately screaming for attention.
As for the piece itself, especially comibined with your comment it's a lovely symbol of hope, and as said before, it leaves a very dynamic, moving feeling. If you'd decide to work on this again, i'd love to see what you make out of it.
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I really appreciate the comment!
l'll definately keep your words in mind for the future
Thanks much!
-Dan
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I like this one it makes me very calm, the background and colors are beautiful!
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i like this one too.. the combination of appophysis and the space looks great. A bit work on the planet texture would be needed but beside that, very nice
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*it is appophysis right?xD*
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Haha, yeah it is
Thanks!!
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ABSOLUTLY BEAUTIFUL! i love it! the lighs and colors are amazing! LOVE IT! FAV!
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I love the nebula but you could work a little bit more on your planet
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It looks very realistic, and I love the fractal! ^^ Great work!
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The comment is much appreciated! Thanks
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I always loved star-scenes! cool effects! Keep up the good work!
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GEEEEEEEEEE!
I am so glad I watched you, cuz your stuff is AWESOME!!!!!!!!
HOW DO YOU DO THAT?
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hahaha! 
I did this almost entirely in Photoshop. The fractal was done in Apophysis. Textures from my camera helped me as well
-Dan
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Darn, the most "advanced imaging" I can do is animations.
Aw, well, put more good stuffs up!
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i especially like the lighting on this one. grest job
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I like it
The little nebula at the bottom right has a nice feel to it, it looks painted
You did a nice job of the supernova, the fractal in the middle really looks like an explosion
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Thanks! Good to see another space artist around
-Dan
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Haha you've changed it since I last saw it!
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Yeah, I changed it a few times. I wasn't very happy with how it was composed. It's much better now, but I may still do some tweaking
-Dan
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The only thing that bugs me is the composition...a little blah.
Otherwise, I like it...very nicely done. Stars and planets look good.
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Sorry to kinda double-post, but I ended up revamping the composition anyway (for reasons you can find on gfxforums). Your suggestion only further motivated me to change it
Thanks!
-Dan
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Yeah, it definitely looks better, and yes, I do like it even more
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Thanks! The feedback is appreciated
-Dan
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Thanks much
Almost all of the work was done in Photoshop, besides for the fractal which began in Apophysis.
-Dan
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