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Uploaded: 01/07/07 10:19 PM GMT
On Guard
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That evening I heard a rustle on the path. I stopped to listen, Chicory seemed indifferent, happy to munch on the forest floor, her ears never perked once. It took me off my guard for a moment, she is usually the first one to sense danger. I knew I shouldn't have traveled alone, but time was of the essence. The West had been attacked in the night. An onslaught of Trolls, so many of them. We sought the assistance of the Wood Sprites. Though small and unassuming (unless crossed) these creatures of air and earth struck fear into the most monstrous of the Troll kind. So small and fast, with a bow they work wonders, none can stand against them. I had just crossed into Sprite country when the forest started to rustle and I heard sounds as if wind was speeding past my ears. They found me first.

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.ladyprariefire
01/07/07 11:25 PM GMT
This manipulation was done with Photoshop. It consists of 4 different images layered into one. I hope everyone enjoyed my explanation above, this piece seems to need one. Another addition to my elf world. Thanx..............Cheers

P.S....I dedicate this to my Bro Keifer. He always wanted me to put one of my elves in a forest.
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::DigiCamMan
01/07/07 11:55 PM GMT
Great job. I don't know what you are smoking but it musta been pretty good :-) I really like this it's waaay cool. Nicely done.
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.LostinNarnia
01/07/07 11:58 PM GMT
this is awsome!
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hmmmmmmmmmm?
.Marzena
01/08/07 1:05 AM GMT
The girl must have been naughty at school !! Just look at the ears !! LOL
Very nice and moody image !!!
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
.stress_it
01/08/07 1:40 AM GMT
this one is very nice. I can say I've never seen anything like it before. It's good.
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::jds
01/08/07 2:59 AM GMT
Well executed manip.One can appreciate the work that went into this one.Textures making lots happen,if one takes the time to look and focus............Thanks for sharing........Jim
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.deep_sapphire
01/08/07 11:38 PM GMT
Great manip! Love the comp and lighting. Not nuts about the hair, something just looks unreal about it on top of her head...not sure what. But beautiful work Amaris!
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::phasmid
01/09/07 1:06 AM GMT
Nice narrative accompanying this excellently executed manip. I see you are not new to the scene, so I'm not going to quibble with your techniques. I'll just quietly observe :)

:)PJ

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.ladyprariefire
01/09/07 2:23 PM GMT
Actually, her hair was done up in knots and braids on top of her head. I just darkened it because the forest is darkened. It is actually real hair. Thanx everyone.
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&KEIFER
01/10/07 12:19 AM GMT
Fantastic Image .. light beams and shadows are not easy to work with .. Love the assassin guy in the trees ... and the story, wonderful narrative

I think this is your best Elf yet
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.LANJOCKEY
09/14/10 1:10 PM GMT
Hello Amaris...You have a great talent and a wonderful imagination to produce this world of the elfs,I like this very much....Well done....All the best to you Amaris........Mick.
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