The Irish Elk
by Daniel Eskridge
Title
The Irish Elk
Artist
Daniel Eskridge
Medium
Digital Art - Digital 3d Rendering/cgi
Description
An Irish Elk stands proudly in a dense forest.
The Irish Elk, a.k.a. Megaloceros giganteus, is a mammal that went extinct rather recently (about 8000 years ago). It was almost certainly hunted by early humans and is depicted in many cave paintings. Despite it's name, it was not exclusive to Ireland nor was it closely related to elks. Rather, it was species of deer that ranged throughout Europe and parts of Asia. It likely went extinct due to climate change and being pushed out of its habitat by expanding neolithic human populations.
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April 27th, 2012
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Comments (29)
Roseann Caputo
Hi Daniel, Beautiful! You've got a solid eye for composition. Elk looks magnificent in that stance. Good lighting, touch of fog. Great job! Roseann
Wayne Hardee
Nice work, Daniel, it's always a pleasure seeing your work. Congratulations on your sale, voted.
Corey Ford
This is one of my favorites of your images. I love his exaggerated pose and he makes a striking figure. Well done.
Anne-Elizabeth Whiteway
Daniel, Each time I view your site I am in awe of your many fine works. He looks regal and powerful. F/V
Tom Shropshire
This is one of my favorites!! The aerial perspective of the background haze really makes this dynamic!
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