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Finally, here it is. We are proud to present to you the result of our
collaboration on an impressionistic interpretation of Dhalgren , the
novel by Samuel R. Delany from 1975.
Detailed information about author and novel can be found in Wikipedia.
However, for a better appreciation of the image, the following short
description may be helpful.
The Midwestern city of Bellona (typically the name of the Roman goddess
of war) has been hit by an unspecified event and has been isolated from
the rest of the world. Strange things happen in the city: the appearance
of a huge, bloated, sun, or two simultaneous moons in the mostly
overcast sky. Arson and anarchy reign in Bellona where normal daily life
has collapsed, and many citizen have left the city over the only bridge
left open over the nameless river, or are holed up inside their homes.
All other accesses seem to have been closed down, possibly by the
National Guards. Meanwhile, gangs roam the streets and the reputation of
the city attracts drifters from all over the US. One of them is known as
the kid. He is visible on the right-hand side of the image.
The gangs are motley groups of individuals without any clear purpose
other than what gangs are normally expected to do. What characterises
them in Bellona is the use of holographic projections of (mythical)
animals they call light shields. The dominant gang in Bellona during the
visit of the kid, are the Scorpions. Three of them are shown on the
image: Dragon Lady, wearing a hydra light shield, is the leader of an
affiliated gang; Adam, leaning against the lamppost, with his light
shield switched off; Baby, usually naked within his griffin light
shield. The kid himself also has a light shield which represents a
scorpion. In addition, he is wearing a so-called orchid on his right
wrist, a dangerous looking contraption of sharp, articulated, blades,
probably more dangerous to the wearer than to a possible opponent, but
impressive nonetheless. The scene depicted in the image can be situated
towards the end of the novel when the kid and the Scorpions leave the
city of Bellona.
About the cooperation. The building of the scene has been the result of
close cooperation between three POV-Ray fanatics: Thomas de Groot,
Stephen McAvoy, and John Guthkelch. It is difficult to point at
individual contributions as almost all aspects have been proposed,
discussed, amended, rejected/accepted. Unfortunately, John has not been
able to participate as often as he wanted because of his illness. His
contributions, and his relentless drive despite his health, have
nonetheless been highly appreciated by the other two participants.
--
Thomas, Stephen, John
PS. Original png image converted to jpg with IC Image Viewer.
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On 11/22/2016 07:30 AM, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> Finally, here it is. We are proud to present to you the result of our
> collaboration on an impressionistic interpretation of Dhalgren , the
> novel by Samuel R. Delany from 1975.
>
Cool. Especially like the atmosphere & how the hologram(s) turned out.
The Kid is missing a shoe... Normally suppose a story there, but
perhaps not given the book's reputation - ?
Bill P.
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On 22-11-2016 16:00, William F Pokorny wrote:
> On 11/22/2016 07:30 AM, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>> Finally, here it is. We are proud to present to you the result of our
>> collaboration on an impressionistic interpretation of Dhalgren , the
>> novel by Samuel R. Delany from 1975.
>>
>
> Cool. Especially like the atmosphere & how the hologram(s) turned out.
Thanks indeed Bill. We are rather satisfied ourselves ;-) But seriously,
it was not an easy business and it took some fine tuning. All those
different medias did nothing to reduce render time but it was worth the
while.
>
> The Kid is missing a shoe... Normally suppose a story there, but perhaps
> not given the book's reputation - ?
He is missing a shoe from the start. No explanation from the book itself ;-)
--
Thomas
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On 11/23/2016 7:55 AM, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> On 22-11-2016 16:00, William F Pokorny wrote:
>> On 11/22/2016 07:30 AM, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>>> Finally, here it is. We are proud to present to you the result of our
>>> collaboration on an impressionistic interpretation of Dhalgren , the
>>> novel by Samuel R. Delany from 1975.
>>>
>>
>> Cool. Especially like the atmosphere & how the hologram(s) turned out.
>
> Thanks indeed Bill. We are rather satisfied ourselves ;-) But seriously,
> it was not an easy business and it took some fine tuning. All those
> different medias did nothing to reduce render time but it was worth the
> while.
>
Yes, thanks Bill. It was satisfying when it came together, albeit slowly. :)
>>
>> The Kid is missing a shoe... Normally suppose a story there, but perhaps
>> not given the book's reputation - ?
>
> He is missing a shoe from the start. No explanation from the book itself
> ;-)
>
The author has a few of his characters with one bare foot and maybe a
long pinkie nail.
--
Regards
Stephen
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Thomas de Groot wrote on 22/11/2016 13:30:
> Finally, here it is. We are proud to present to you the result of our
> collaboration on an impressionistic interpretation of Dhalgren , the
> novel by Samuel R. Delany from 1975.
>
A very complex image!
Paolo
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On 23-11-2016 10:45, Paolo Gibellini wrote:
> Thomas de Groot wrote on 22/11/2016 13:30:
>> Finally, here it is. We are proud to present to you the result of our
>> collaboration on an impressionistic interpretation of Dhalgren , the
>> novel by Samuel R. Delany from 1975.
>>
> A very complex image!
> Paolo
Yes, Paolo, and a complex novel too. So, in a sense, we tried to do
justice to it by building a scene where some of the quintessential
elements of the story are brought together. And of course, we wanted to
catch the mood at the same time.
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Thomas
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On 11/22/2016 10:00 AM, William F Pokorny wrote:
> On 11/22/2016 07:30 AM, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>> Finally, here it is. We are proud to present to you the result of our
>> collaboration on an impressionistic interpretation of Dhalgren , the
>> novel by Samuel R. Delany from 1975.
>>
>
> Cool. Especially like the atmosphere
i liked the atmospherics too ... some good eye candy in a couple of
places. good job guys
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Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degroot org> wrote:
> Finally, here it is. We are proud to present to you the result of our
> collaboration on an impressionistic interpretation of Dhalgren , the
> novel by Samuel R. Delany from 1975.
>
> Detailed information about author and novel can be found in Wikipedia.
> However, for a better appreciation of the image, the following short
> description may be helpful.
>
> The Midwestern city of Bellona (typically the name of the Roman goddess
> of war) has been hit by an unspecified event and has been isolated from
> the rest of the world. Strange things happen in the city: the appearance
> of a huge, bloated, sun, or two simultaneous moons in the mostly
> overcast sky. Arson and anarchy reign in Bellona where normal daily life
> has collapsed, and many citizen have left the city over the only bridge
> left open over the nameless river, or are holed up inside their homes.
> All other accesses seem to have been closed down, possibly by the
> National Guards. Meanwhile, gangs roam the streets and the reputation of
> the city attracts drifters from all over the US. One of them is known as
> the kid. He is visible on the right-hand side of the image.
>
> The gangs are motley groups of individuals without any clear purpose
> other than what gangs are normally expected to do. What characterises
> them in Bellona is the use of holographic projections of (mythical)
> animals they call light shields. The dominant gang in Bellona during the
> visit of the kid, are the Scorpions. Three of them are shown on the
> image: Dragon Lady, wearing a hydra light shield, is the leader of an
> affiliated gang; Adam, leaning against the lamppost, with his light
> shield switched off; Baby, usually naked within his griffin light
> shield. The kid himself also has a light shield which represents a
> scorpion. In addition, he is wearing a so-called orchid on his right
> wrist, a dangerous looking contraption of sharp, articulated, blades,
> probably more dangerous to the wearer than to a possible opponent, but
> impressive nonetheless. The scene depicted in the image can be situated
> towards the end of the novel when the kid and the Scorpions leave the
> city of Bellona.
>
> About the cooperation. The building of the scene has been the result of
> close cooperation between three POV-Ray fanatics: Thomas de Groot,
> Stephen McAvoy, and John Guthkelch. It is difficult to point at
> individual contributions as almost all aspects have been proposed,
> discussed, amended, rejected/accepted. Unfortunately, John has not been
> able to participate as often as he wanted because of his illness. His
> contributions, and his relentless drive despite his health, have
> nonetheless been highly appreciated by the other two participants.
>
> --
> Thomas, Stephen, John
>
> PS. Original png image converted to jpg with IC Image Viewer.
This one has a special quality.
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On 12-12-2016 13:03, And wrote:
> This one has a special quality.
>
>
Thank you.
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Thomas
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