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FaithFirefly — 62 - 'Not Who I Was'

Published: 2011-07-04 02:17:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 22864; Favourites: 254; Downloads: 0
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Description 100 theme challenge #62 - "Light & Dark"

My entry for 's current contest.

Heeeey, haven't done one'a these in a while. But I've had it in my mind since I first saw Kung Fu Panda 2. I went back and watched the first one again, and it's really cool to see how Shifu grows between movies. You certainly get an Oogway vibe from him now - not to mention I love the way he carries himself in the sequel. Most of the time through the first KFP, he was rather hunched over and always had his arms behind his back. In this one, he holds his head up and has a rather regal air about him, even in the way he holds his hands. Even if we didn't get to see much of him, it was really neat to see the small ways in which he is becoming Oogway. And you, know not to mention that he......

*SPOILERS*

SOMEHOW TREKKED ACROSS THE COUNTRY BY HIMSELF JUST TO HELP HIS STUDENTS. O____O That's a mighty journey for a little old man!!

*END SPOILERS*

Anyhoo, I thought this also fit well into my 100 theme contest. And I hope I didn't make old Shifu's despondency too obvious with the rain. I used the film's color theory for this - blue for cold and negativity, and green for peace and wisdom.

Background ([link] ) (c) of *BrixStock
Light Ray Brushes (c) *redheadstock
Rain Brushes (c) ~Neveryph-stock

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Comments: 106

RL-182 [2011-07-04 05:37:37 +0000 UTC]

Overall

Vision

Originality

Technique

Impact


This image is superbly put together.

- The colors used in the background are both soft, but easily discernible. The use of the blue to denote his sorrow and cold nature are very well contrasted by the green, expressing his wisdom, and inner peace found inbetween the two movies.

- Shifu's posture also shows well on this image. In the first movie he was burdened with the raising and loss of Tai Lung and his stance and the way he held himself responsible was clear in his stance, which was captured well. However in the second movie, Shifu can be seen in a far brighter, and more intelligent light. His posture and even his voice show that he has come to terms with what transpired between him and Tai Lung and is willing to move on and grant himself peace.

- The use of the light shining brushes along side the rain brushes is also very well used here. They both work well to show the transformation between Shifu's appearance and his mood in the two movies. Giving off a sad, but simulations uplifting feeling the image as a whole.

-Over all a gorgeous piece of art, and a true exhibit to Grand Master Shifu. Trainer of the Furious Five, the Dragon Warrior and Guardian of the Jade Palace.

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MasterShifulover [2016-10-14 05:25:54 +0000 UTC]

I love this image I want it as my background how do I download it

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MasterShifulover [2016-09-29 13:29:13 +0000 UTC]

Cool

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Therazan [2016-03-04 15:01:41 +0000 UTC]

That is soo AWESOME! I didn't watch back those movie much, it's been years since I watched 2, and it was the same thing about the first movie when 2 came out, so I never noticed.

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Snowsky102 [2014-11-15 15:42:59 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! Love it!

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sapphire848 [2014-02-09 14:50:25 +0000 UTC]

Awwwww its sooo cute

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carlaclifford [2013-10-05 21:49:32 +0000 UTC]

Omg he's so cute <3 *hugs shifu*

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SnowWhiteQueen2000 [2013-06-15 17:12:49 +0000 UTC]

It's like Yin and Yang!

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AnimationNut [2012-10-14 02:05:22 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing

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theolivethief14 [2012-06-26 05:46:53 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful job!

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FaithFirefly In reply to theolivethief14 [2012-06-26 17:37:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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theolivethief14 In reply to FaithFirefly [2012-06-26 19:27:09 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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StripedOwlFeathers [2012-06-15 16:39:56 +0000 UTC]

Cute... I like how the one in the back is more shaded and the one in the front is in the light.
Did you know that Shifu was originaly going to have a nose like Po, but Dustin Hoffman did not like it, so they changed thier design of Shifu's nose... So Dreamworks' original Shifu looked kinda weird.

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FaithFirefly In reply to StripedOwlFeathers [2012-06-15 17:02:24 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I have The Art of Kung Fu Panda. Shifu's character went through a LOT of development, actually. He used to be Po's adoptive dad, actually. Which is why he was made a red panda in the first place.

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StripedOwlFeathers In reply to FaithFirefly [2012-06-16 13:24:28 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I just thought the nose story was kinda funny

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FaithFirefly In reply to StripedOwlFeathers [2012-06-16 15:46:34 +0000 UTC]

Yeah. XD And Jack Black was like: "Wait, you can do that??"

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Shinya-san [2012-05-21 07:16:10 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing. It tells just exactly how Shifu was feeling during the first film and in the second. Amazing work

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FaithFirefly In reply to Shinya-san [2012-05-24 22:30:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Shinya-san In reply to FaithFirefly [2012-05-25 04:53:50 +0000 UTC]

Welcomes!

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Susanita172356 [2012-05-03 01:58:49 +0000 UTC]

awesome o.o

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FaithFirefly In reply to Susanita172356 [2012-05-17 04:09:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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pimpaladettesdude [2012-05-03 01:41:44 +0000 UTC]

you think the movies were epic like i did you need to watch the nick show LEGENDS OF AWESOMNESS (because it reveals more things that are not even in the movies at all like TAI LUNGS NEPHEW,SHIFU'S FATHER,new masters,OOGWAY STILL A FREE LIVING SPIRIT) it's really good idk why people say it's garbage

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FaithFirefly In reply to pimpaladettesdude [2012-05-03 01:45:24 +0000 UTC]

I watch it. Though I admit it is a serious guilty pleasure. Everyone's just so OOC. But I do watch it.

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pimpaladettesdude In reply to FaithFirefly [2012-05-03 01:50:32 +0000 UTC]

well i dun feel the characters are out of character (and idk what chu mean by serious guilty pleasure but whateves )

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FaithFirefly In reply to pimpaladettesdude [2012-05-03 01:53:29 +0000 UTC]

Well, Tigress seems way too abrasive in the show, even more so than in the movies. She may get mad at Po, but we've seen that she has more self-control and restraint in the movies than she does in the show. And Po seems a lot more irresponsible than he is in the movies. I mean, I'll watch the show and then the movie, and I just notice a major difference. But again, I enjoy it.

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pimpaladettesdude In reply to FaithFirefly [2012-05-03 01:55:55 +0000 UTC]

i dun look at movies and shows that way (unless i notice that is reality to my eyes -__-)

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FaithFirefly In reply to pimpaladettesdude [2012-05-03 02:08:49 +0000 UTC]

Well, I enjoy seeing the characters in the situations the show puts them in. But I'm such a diehard KFP fan that I have a hard time disconnecting the show and the movies.

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Wraithldr [2012-02-10 17:26:36 +0000 UTC]

Ooo. OOOOOooo! I really like the idea behind this. Took me forever to realize what you were getting at. Probably because I neglected to read the description first.

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FaithFirefly In reply to Wraithldr [2012-02-10 19:36:48 +0000 UTC]

I guess it would be confusing seeing two Shifus at once in that same composition. XD

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InvaderZimFreakGirl1 [2011-12-18 08:59:52 +0000 UTC]

SHIFU IS SO CUTE!!!!!!!!! nice job btw.

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FaithFirefly In reply to InvaderZimFreakGirl1 [2013-10-06 18:35:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! XD Digging through the depths of my inbox at the moment, sorry for the late reply!

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MKfan [2011-12-05 21:20:51 +0000 UTC]

It's cool to see that's he becoming Oogway but I'll never forget Oogway , I won't let that flame burn out. (He's my favorite character)

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FaithFirefly In reply to MKfan [2011-12-05 21:25:51 +0000 UTC]

Oh, of course. Oogway can't be forgotten, Shifu won't let that happen.

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MKfan In reply to FaithFirefly [2011-12-05 21:43:04 +0000 UTC]

Oogway didn't leave-leave yet the earth plain, either. Did you see the end of the Ghost of Oogway episode in KFP Series? He's still there watching over the Valley. He'll probably show himself to Shifu eventually but probally wants to see Shifu handle things by himself first. Which would be a reason he didn't meet Shifu at the Peachtree in the episode.

Shifu:Master, what is happening?
Real Oogway appears
Oogway:Junjie is using my image to trick you all and ruin lives at the Jade Palace.

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goku-no-baka [2011-12-02 05:58:32 +0000 UTC]

awww<3
Thats really cute idea for the theme x)
And so true, i love it <3 XD

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FaithFirefly In reply to goku-no-baka [2011-12-08 02:02:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch! Shifu is love.

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TheAutisticPatriot93 [2011-09-28 15:46:52 +0000 UTC]

Shifu on the right side looks so peaceful now. He's certainly more different than his moody self from the first movie. And this little Emoticon that I'm putting up is gonna show how he is today.

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FaithFirefly In reply to TheAutisticPatriot93 [2011-10-26 16:21:10 +0000 UTC]

Haven't seen him levitate yet.....but I guess balancing on his staff 80% of his screen time is good enough. XD

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TheAutisticPatriot93 In reply to FaithFirefly [2011-10-27 21:48:10 +0000 UTC]

Yep.

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EscarlataFox [2011-09-25 05:22:45 +0000 UTC]

I was wondering.... if I would be able to download this?

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FaithFirefly In reply to EscarlataFox [2011-10-26 16:20:17 +0000 UTC]

Late reply, sorry. I honestly don't allow downloads on my pics, I hope you understand why.

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EscarlataFox In reply to FaithFirefly [2011-10-29 03:20:25 +0000 UTC]

Okay... yeah. Such a pity, but oh well...

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Cici-XD [2011-07-13 02:05:02 +0000 UTC]

i love yur drawing!!! there are sio awesume!! >w<
(shifu the best >)

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FaithFirefly In reply to Cici-XD [2011-07-18 17:28:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank youuuu!! And yes, he is.

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ShifuBlasta1 [2011-07-09 00:25:53 +0000 UTC]

Omg this is sooo cool! I think you win!

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FaithFirefly In reply to ShifuBlasta1 [2011-07-11 17:20:09 +0000 UTC]

Wow, really? Well, I haven't seen any of the other entries.

BTW, what happened to the group? It just disappeared.

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Cimorine90 [2011-07-05 08:57:10 +0000 UTC]

oh man. I SOOOOO AGREE!!! Shifu is STILL my favorite character. I admit, there was more development with tigress, and Po, but still. . . . Shifu is amazing. I could cry, he's so AWESOME!!!!!

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FaithFirefly In reply to Cimorine90 [2011-07-18 18:00:08 +0000 UTC]

Well, we still have yet to hear Shifu's backstory.....so I have a feeling he'll have a big part in one of the future sequels.

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Cimorine90 In reply to FaithFirefly [2011-07-19 01:38:28 +0000 UTC]

what? what do you mean? oh, like where he came from etc. I would love to hear it. do you really think there will be another?

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FaithFirefly In reply to Cimorine90 [2011-07-19 01:50:58 +0000 UTC]

The CEO has stated that they were going for like....six total KFP movies. Plus, you know, didn't the end of KFP2 kinda outright advertise a third movie?

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