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This photo was sold to a collector in 1906 for $3.50 by an amateur photographer at Loch Ness. That value may seem small but by today's standards its roughly $85.00. The fisherman seen here is a veteran cryptid slayer, he is using a harpoon tied to a barrel of dynamite that will be lit by his apprentice. Once the creature is tagged it will flee in pain only to explode once out of reach of the boat. This photo was captured just before the animal was destroyed.Advanced Perspective Week 5
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Loch Ness Monster DesignΒ©RJ Palmer
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Curse you, fisherman! Now we won't have Nessie!
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So it blew up...which means no body for evidence...
Didn't think that one through, did he?
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Nessie looks awesomely scary on this one. Good job!
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This reminds me of story from The Prose Edda,
Β how Thor and Hymir went fishing and caught The Midgard Serpent.Β
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Poor lochness-beastie. What'd it ever do to them?
Aside from that, the splashes and the teeth of the pleiosaur(?) looks well-done.
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'Twas men of iron and ships of word that explored the world. Β Great job!
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So, a cross between Jaws (death by explosion) and Moby Dick...?
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loook Charlie, Its a leopluridon charlie!
hah, plesiosaur!
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Pure awesomeness in this work right here.
Personally, I would have tied the explosive to the harpoon itself, but this works too.
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Lol, like a tiny harpoon is going to do ANYTHING against that gigantic thing. This is a really awesome piece!
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The harpoon is tied to a barrel of tnt
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And what is a harpoon tied to a barrel of TNT going to do lol? Unless the barrel has already been lit, and it doesn't fall into the water( which 99% will most likely happen), its going to be pretty useless
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Yes, the barrel would be lit and the fuse would have a coil inside a compartment in the barrel to avoid being put out under water.
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I dont know, that seems too complicated for 1906 tech lol
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Not nearly as complicated as a automobile, aircraft, steam engine, or Gatling gun. All of which existed in 1906.
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I just dont think it would ve very effective though. But i shouldnt be anal, this is a really cool piece
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AGGGHHH, you've fallen into the trap of conflating TNT with dynamite! Besides, prehistoric monsters would be the least of my worries if I was stuck with that much volatile explosive on a rocking boat.
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dat goddamn tree fitty!
love this and the reference.
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am I the only one who gets the south park reference?
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I think so. Im glad you did
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And given that the harpooner appears to be at least 70 years or older I'd venture his eyesight and reflexes aren't that good. At least, not as good as a dinosaurs. That "apprentice" had better pray to holy hell his "master" hits the mark. Otherwise they'll both be giving a new meaning to the term "fishfood". LOL.
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Your Nessie art is featured in my group's journal: Castiel And Friends: [link] Do check it out and don't be shy to join. Thanks.
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I want to see Jeremy Wade tackle one of those! (Haha, tackle! Get it?) ::
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Fantastic image! It brings to mind what would actually happen eventually if we ever found these creatures alive, however :/ We kill what we don't understand. Simply love this!
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