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Pharos at Alexandria
Published: 2010-08-17 18:00:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 50051; Favourites: 4734; Downloads: 1474
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The legendary lighthouse of Alexandria. Painted with acrylics on masonite, colored and re-painted in Photoshop.© Sam Burley - Do not use without permission
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Magnificent, I can imagine it would have been an amazing & intimidating sight to behold for weary sailors arriving at Alexandria for the first time...
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I absolutely love this piece. I cant believe more people havent commented. I like the lighting, the mood and i also love the angle from which you look up at the lighthouse. The water and the way the light shines through the sails is done soo amazingly. Once again, THIS IS SUCH AN AMAZING PIECE OF ART.
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How long did this take? .o. Also, what do you think is the most difficult part for you?
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You painted the water so good. I hope to learn how to do this. I think by far... you have the best water paintings on DA.
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Beautifully done, not only is it painted with a high degree of skill but it is also the composition and how you used a dutch angle effectively.
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Love the drama and action you've captured here. I like the wide-angle lens perspective too!
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i absolutely adore your skills at painting water. beautiful
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THis is simply stunning, the light, the composition, everything it's awesome.
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There are so many great things about this work, I don't know where to start. Just amazing!
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Dude, I totally luv everything about Alexandria Egypt!!
Awesome!!XD
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If you picked up the Lateen sail form the mosaic in the Hypogeum, good.
Less good, however, is your Pharos. The real one was topped by a statue of Poseidon, not some very un-ancient looking needle. The light came from a fire burning in the story made up of the little columns, backed by mirrors. It is unlikely the mirrors were concave to any significant degree, and certainly could not have projected a beam like that.
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How do you paint ocean spray? That's so amazing I've been trying, and I can't quite get it right.
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The atmosphere is insane! Not to mention the perspective is unique and eye-catching, and very engrossing. I feel like I'm actually there at sea. Excellent. <3
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Oh man, three point perspective is a killer for me. You and some other artists make it look simple...
Great job friend! Quality work!
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This is amazing! 
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Wonderful. I wish I could go back in time and see the real thing (not to mention the other six wonders of the world). I like the dramatic angle you've chosen.
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OMG this is the most amazing thing i have seen all day.
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Wow this is really amazing! The way the light shines through the splashes of water is just perfect.
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Beautiful. And I really prefer not to say that word. Great job!
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FAN...TAS...TIC!!! Absolutely FAN-TAS-TIC!!!
Keep on drawing!
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