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deskridge — Farewell to Summer

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Published: 2014-09-15 19:56:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 6829; Favourites: 205; Downloads: 0
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A grizzly bear sits atop a grassy hill looking down upon the shores of a sparkling blue lake.  Clouds drift lazily in the hazy blue sky.  Below, the forest that lines the shore has a few trees beginning to change color as the autumn approaches.  The bear sits and enjoys one of the last days of summer, relaxing one last time before it starts to prepare its den for the winter hibernation.

As it is mid-september and the summer is getting on here in North Georgia, I wanted to create image themed to match the season.  

Note: the creation of this image involved the use of purchased products

Tools used: Poser, Vue, GIMP, Photomatix

Thanks for looking!
Daniel Eskridge    

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Comments: 44

sytac [2023-03-31 14:50:47 +0000 UTC]

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deskridge In reply to sytac [2023-04-01 16:48:43 +0000 UTC]

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DragonTurtle2 [2014-11-13 22:32:37 +0000 UTC]

Did you use any tools or perform any actions to do those trees in the background than the terrain in the foreground?  I can't help but think they look different than the normal foliage I see from you.

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deskridge In reply to DragonTurtle2 [2014-11-14 14:52:38 +0000 UTC]

Usually for distance shot I have conifers, these are deciduous.

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JoePingleton [2014-10-13 18:57:24 +0000 UTC]

gorgeous

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armieri [2014-10-08 22:40:04 +0000 UTC]

really well done

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deskridge In reply to armieri [2014-10-09 19:53:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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SquallLion1 [2014-09-23 08:13:40 +0000 UTC]

now, it's time to bed, my son!
excelllent

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deskridge In reply to SquallLion1 [2014-09-23 12:30:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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SquallLion1 In reply to deskridge [2014-09-23 12:43:15 +0000 UTC]

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Phyl-CGI [2014-09-23 00:48:59 +0000 UTC]

Awesome job

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deskridge In reply to Phyl-CGI [2014-09-23 12:30:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Phyl-CGI In reply to deskridge [2014-09-23 18:04:42 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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BWByars [2014-09-20 17:21:14 +0000 UTC]

This is so nice. Love the waves on the shore and the variations in the bear's fur. Great render!

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deskridge In reply to BWByars [2014-09-22 12:50:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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chrisntheboat [2014-09-17 02:13:46 +0000 UTC]

A most excellent scene Daniel..

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deskridge In reply to chrisntheboat [2014-09-17 11:34:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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chrisntheboat In reply to deskridge [2014-09-18 05:24:00 +0000 UTC]

A pleasure

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lilamiez [2014-09-16 17:39:10 +0000 UTC]

It's beautifully melancholic. I'd like to hide in his fur and hug him.

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deskridge In reply to lilamiez [2014-09-16 20:16:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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PeterN64 [2014-09-16 16:14:56 +0000 UTC]

Good message

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deskridge In reply to PeterN64 [2014-09-16 17:31:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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K-raven [2014-09-16 13:40:33 +0000 UTC]

so nice vision! cool

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deskridge In reply to K-raven [2014-09-16 15:22:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Skiriki [2014-09-16 09:23:11 +0000 UTC]

Awwww, I know this feeling so well. Fading of the light is the worst.

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deskridge In reply to Skiriki [2014-09-16 12:45:05 +0000 UTC]

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Vhardamis [2014-09-16 01:48:19 +0000 UTC]

I really do love your animal pictures they are so detailed and full of life. bravo.

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deskridge In reply to Vhardamis [2014-09-16 12:45:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Ryivhnn [2014-09-16 01:28:21 +0000 UTC]

We're greeting summer here on the other side of the world Nice colour changs in the trees in the background.

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deskridge In reply to Ryivhnn [2014-09-16 12:45:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Dirty-Couch [2014-09-16 00:31:39 +0000 UTC]

I would so buy this print o.o

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deskridge In reply to Dirty-Couch [2014-09-16 12:45:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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sylki51 [2014-09-16 00:19:15 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous!!

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deskridge In reply to sylki51 [2014-09-16 12:45:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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jerry001 [2014-09-15 22:01:51 +0000 UTC]

Very nice.
Looks like he is dreaming of salmons.

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deskridge In reply to jerry001 [2014-09-16 12:45:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Kachinadoll [2014-09-15 21:49:56 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful job Daniel!  Love that fuzzy bear!

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deskridge In reply to Kachinadoll [2014-09-16 12:46:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Kachinadoll In reply to deskridge [2014-09-16 13:39:49 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome!

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SimonJM [2014-09-15 21:30:26 +0000 UTC]

That is altogether rather splendid!

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deskridge In reply to SimonJM [2014-09-16 12:46:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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evoluzione [2014-09-15 20:57:32 +0000 UTC]

This makes me think of the book and, later, animation called the Bear that Wasn't.  It was a one of my favorite books as a child... 

Here is the link to the animation:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq0a5J…

Great job!

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deskridge In reply to evoluzione [2014-09-16 12:57:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!  And thanks for the link.  I watched a lot of Chuck Jones stuff growing up, but I don't recall ever seeing that one.

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evoluzione In reply to deskridge [2014-09-16 13:53:30 +0000 UTC]

I always thought it was a great message about questioning popular beliefs... made me the skeptical person I am today!  

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