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"Cronus Rising"

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Rick (Horseman) "Cronus Rising from the 2014 gallery" Mon February 19, 2018 at 7:44 am The detail and color in this creation takes one's eye as if looking through a powerful telescope to the heavenly bodies above.

Jenanne "Cronus Rising Variations " Sun August 13, 2017 at 10:33 am I agree with Bryan. This is one of my favorite planetscapes; a dawn or twilight version would rock!

Bryan "Would be a dream come true" Sun August 13, 2017 at 0:39 am I love the way you create a world and have several renditions or themes around it. What it would be like to see this in the morning.

Keenan "One of my favs" Mon December 19, 2016 at 8:43 pm This has always been one of my favs - reminds me of a scene from the Hyperion Franchise and I like to imagine I am the person standing on the shore. Any chance we could get a 3440x1440 for my new Ultra Widescreen?

Jeff "Very cool" Thu June 30, 2016 at 11:34 pm I like this one!

Mario Carini "Cronus Rising" Mon November 30, 2015 at 3:27 pm Who wouldn't want to live here just for the spectacular view? Those clouds could be signalling a future storm, so I'd best get indoors!

Mason "10" Wed October 29, 2014 at 5:20 pm Very nicely done. It's a great improvement from the first peek; the inclusion of the fog really brings the scene together, and makes the cloud cover waaaay more realistic than in the first version. Great job!

Lynne "Stunning" Wed October 15, 2014 at 5:13 pm ..and I have a new desktop background. I love how well framed the planet is - by the clouds and hills.



Is there any chance of getting a female figure, or a version without a figure so I can add one in?

Alton "typo-" Thu October 2, 2014 at 10:11 pm I really like the colors and the lone figure standing at the waters edge, as if in awe, while drinking in the surreal* moment of life.

Alton "Spectacular" Thu October 2, 2014 at 10:08 pm I really like the colors and the lone figure standing at the waters edge, as if in awe, while drinking in the serial moment of life.

Josh "10" Mon August 4, 2014 at 8:54 am Really like this one a lot-- wallpapers like this make me want to find a way to make a third monitor work on my desk.

Joe "10" Tue July 22, 2014 at 2:58 pm This is an instant favourite. I'm a sucker for these moody planetscapes.

D "9.5" Thu July 17, 2014 at 7:39 pm I love everything about this render aside from the humanoid standing on the shore. Any chance of getting a version without it?

Elaine "10" Mon July 14, 2014 at 4:55 pm I love this in the dual screen. The colors are delicious and I like the reflection of the planet in the water.

Ryan "@Rankin" Sat July 12, 2014 at 10:21 am Thanks Brian! I have a lot of planetscapes in me but I don't want to be pigeonholed ;-)

Rankin "Ars gratia artis" Sat July 12, 2014 at 9:51 am Keep up the good work sir. I"m glad to see that you still have planetscape design in you. Its refreshing and what first drew me to DB

Jonathan "10/10 Outstanding" Sat July 12, 2014 at 2:09 am Stunning! Fabulous! The one I have been waiting for! More like this please with the moon as in the super moons this year. A blood moon perhaps?

Eric "Yay!" Wed July 9, 2014 at 7:23 am Multiscreens!!

Zach "Outstanding!" Mon July 7, 2014 at 9:26 pm This one is definitely a winner, Ryan! I again feel like I need a triple-monitor setup just so I can take in more of the scene. Thanks again for your awesome work.

Adamtrons "10+" Sat July 5, 2014 at 11:32 pm This is my new favorite. Perfect balance of epic and peaceful. I like the sunset colors reflecting in the clouds. The slight glow is beautiful. It’s seems large scale and comforting all at the same time. Great job!!

Deanna "Whoa! :)" Thu July 3, 2014 at 2:54 pm Beautiful. A treat for my eyes.

Ben "Mind Blowing" Thu July 3, 2014 at 12:23 pm Incredible. Love the foreground detail! I really like how the overall piece really feels like it is a part of a world and not some cliff on the edge of the universe. Water falls and clouds and crazy amounts of detail on Cronus. Really really super work! :D

Josh "Nailed it!" Thu July 3, 2014 at 11:39 am You've really come a long way recently with your shading and ecosystems! The planetary textures are great and the the cloud scatter adds a real pop. Very nice work!

labidoloco "amazing!" Wed July 2, 2014 at 6:16 pm So glad to be a member again and this is exactly why!!! :) absolutely love this art!

Chris "9.8" Wed July 2, 2014 at 4:40 pm I love this. The colors are beautiful, and it takes me to a peaceful, restful place. Such great details in the waterfall, the mist on the water, the clouds. I love feeling like I'm present with the beauty inside this little valley.







I only wish I was there alone, not really a fan of the awkward guy standing there. Will there be a version sans-guy?

Mike R "Awesome! But--" Wed July 2, 2014 at 4:10 pm This is certainly an A+ planetscape but I prefer not to be restricted on either side, a little bit of claustrophobia sets in, which is why I prefer Atoll Nightfall etc. Also I think the figure is a little awkward on this one, whereas the figure in Reverie (2006) for example is so beautifully done and fits in so well.

Mike R "Awesome! But--" Wed July 2, 2014 at 4:10 pm This is certainly an A+ planetscape but I prefer not to be restricted on either side, a little bit of claustrophobia sets in, which is why I prefer Atoll Nightfall etc. Also I think the figure is a little awkward on this one, whereas the figure in Reverie (2006) for example is so beautifully done and fits in so well.

Eric "12 (10+)" Wed July 2, 2014 at 1:49 pm I concur with everyone in the comments. Bravo!!!



Please oh PLEASE make multi screens of this one.

Anthony C. "10!" Wed July 2, 2014 at 8:16 am Seriously one of my favorites. I has such an amazing amount of depth and color. Awesome job!

Apollonia "Rating: 10" Wed July 2, 2014 at 7:54 am Wonderful. Just viewing it is an ultimate pleasure...Thanks Ryan.

0beron "10" Wed July 2, 2014 at 7:50 am This one knocks it out of the park - can't wait for the multi screens.

Tyler "Success" Tue July 1, 2014 at 12:15 pm You can always tell when Ryan nails it because you literally want to dive into the image at first sight. This has achieved that at a colossal level.

Brandi U. "One of your bests" Tue July 1, 2014 at 10:22 am One of your best ever. Beautifully composed and rendered.

Aeronaho "Amazing" Tue July 1, 2014 at 9:12 am The colors are just perfect.

Greg in KC "Spectacular!" Tue July 1, 2014 at 8:01 am Personal preference, but I wasn't a huge fan of the planet-only version, but this version is amazing! The variation in scene from the foreground to the moon to the clouds... just, wow. Another job well done.

CHSpera "Love it!" Mon June 30, 2014 at 8:39 pm can't wait for the multi-monitor versions!

Mangoman "Oh, My Gosh!" Mon June 30, 2014 at 4:12 pm Although I've yet to visit the Pacific Northwest, It must be the forests on the mountainous left and right, and there are samples of the planet Jupiter, but much more vibrant and full of color. You nailed it yet again, Mr. Man. Another Ten. Damb, I dislike you sew much. ;-) This one'll stay on my monitor in all it's 27 inch glory for at least a month! Bless!

Mangoman "Oh, My Gosh!" Mon June 30, 2014 at 4:12 pm Although I've yet to visit the Pacific Northwest, It must be the forests on the mountainous left and right, and there are samples of the planet Jupiter, but much more vibrant and full of color. You nailed it yet again, Mr. Man. Another Ten. Damb, I dislike you sew much. ;-) This one'll stay on my monitor in all it's 27 inch glory for at least a month! Bless!

Timmo "Brilliant" Mon June 30, 2014 at 3:52 pm Love it, amazing.

Brian "Very nice" Mon June 30, 2014 at 3:29 pm Every time you link to an old render, I go back and check it out. Perhaps it is that I've been an member since 2000 and am a bit nostalgic, but I always like seeing the old renders along side the new. Keep it up!

Duke "AWESOME" Mon June 30, 2014 at 1:31 pm Love it! The planet looks absolutely awesome in this setting.

Duke "AWESOME" Mon June 30, 2014 at 1:31 pm Love it! The planet looks absolutely awesome in this setting.

Tiberius "Very Nice!" Mon June 30, 2014 at 12:37 pm It's funny but I'm 61 and this kind of reminds me of the covers of some of the old science fiction books I read as a boy. Slightly retro. I love it! Thanks Ryan!

dujeon "fantastic" Mon June 30, 2014 at 10:31 am I love this Ryan, Thanks you

cmmnoble "10" Mon June 30, 2014 at 10:17 am Wow. Everything about this is great. I particularly like the way the canyon and clouds draw my eyes into the distance, right out to the planet in the sky. I also like the reflections in the water, the waterfalls, the plants. Just wow.

BobC "9.5" Mon June 30, 2014 at 9:19 am Yes! I agree with Jenanne and I think this is the kind of scene at the crossover of fantasy and astronomy art that is representative of your work at its best.