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first of it's kind

I finally managed to sum up some free time, a little bit of inspiration and all what is left of my painting skills - this is the result! It's been nearly 8 month since my last wallpaper and I already doubted I could do this ever again, but I guess I was wrong.

Inspiration and reference was the picture database of the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center. For a few words on the subject see the preview.

The DOWNLOAD contains 2 different versions: "dawn" and "bluesky", each version comes in resolutions:

1920, 1600, 1280, 1024

A DA Print of this wallpaper is available at
http://www.deviantart.com/print/74325/

Thanks for your support!

As always, comments and ratings are welcome!

Comments (22)

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Impressive works are nothing new for you and the detail on this gem is incredible.. Hopefully this can inspire and replenish creativity amongst us all! Excellent!

Fri, Nov 19th at 04:56pm (5 years ago)
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fokus says:

yeah, you still got it. as good as always

Fri, Nov 19th at 11:39am (5 years ago)
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evilbadz says:

It was on there to reduce drag so the airplane carrying it could fly :)

Fri, Nov 19th at 11:59am (5 years ago)
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hermik says:

evilbadz: as I understand it did fly like this a few times, but it's actually not that important, it simply looks better to me ;) took me about 15 hours slow working

Fri, Nov 19th at 12:07pm (5 years ago)
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dmonix says:

I am a huge NASA fan, I got patches, hats, mugs, sweatshirts, models. This is a kick ass wallpaper...
Not that I mind, being a Canuckian and all, couldnt help but notice no American flag ;)

Fri, Nov 19th at 01:44pm (5 years ago)
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i went to Space Camp :Þ

Fri, Nov 19th at 04:24pm (5 years ago)
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Imrik says:

The clouds and the two variations you made are fantastic. Wonderful combinations. I am impressed by the detail and perfect layers on the shuttle. The only thing is the high contrast on the cockpit. Itīs the only part where i can see and believe that those were single layers once... itīs really beautiful how they blend into each other on the wings and the whole object. Once again... you do nothing else then making me jelaouse.

Fri, Nov 19th at 06:14pm (5 years ago)
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- DioS - says:

firsts of its kind.... i could say: the only one of its kind

Fri, Nov 19th at 09:09pm (5 years ago)
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scipioX says:

Thats really awesome, out of curiousity, how long did that take you to complete?

Fri, Nov 19th at 09:47pm (5 years ago)
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Very well done. I also have a fascination with the space shuttle and the many forms it's taken.

Sat, Nov 20th at 06:24am (5 years ago)
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Really excellent work Hermik....as always!

Sat, Nov 20th at 04:52pm (5 years ago)
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MaRZ says:

awesome hermik. i really do love how you capture the skies in your pieces

Sat, Nov 20th at 06:11pm (5 years ago)
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Compo says:

sucks ass *tries to hold back smile*

Sat, Nov 20th at 07:53pm (5 years ago)
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R I P says:

you always seem to raise the bar, very impressive.

Sun, Nov 21st at 02:24pm (5 years ago)
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shocks says:

beautiful work hermik, once again you amaze :)

Sun, Nov 21st at 02:47pm (5 years ago)
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Wynton says:

I've been waiting for this for EVER

Sun, Nov 21st at 04:04pm (5 years ago)
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Max says:

wohooo hermik..

Mon, Nov 22nd at 01:33am (5 years ago)
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tehl3x says:

i love the style, can't stand the subject matter.

just personal preference, amazing job on this and all your wallpapers for that matter.

Mon, Nov 22nd at 06:41pm (5 years ago)
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Sexy, Your back.

Tue, Nov 23rd at 10:34am (5 years ago)
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koopey says:

Sweeeeeeeet!

Sat, Dec 11th at 09:49am (4 years ago)
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It rules, on so many levels

Tue, Aug 23rd at 01:22pm (4 years ago)
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ParTKiD says:

Absolutely lovely.

Wed, Jan 2nd at 12:41am (1 year ago)


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