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©2007-2010 ~LadyElleth
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Not quite how I meant it to turn out, but close enough. The first rising of the Sun over the Pélori, as described in J.R.R. Tolkien's Silmarillion:

Tilion had traversed the heaven seven times when the vessel of Arien was made ready. Then Anar arose in glory, and the first dawn of the Sun was like a great fire upon the towers of the Pélori: the clouds of Middle-earth were kindled and there was heard the sound of many waterfalls.

(J.R.R. Tolkien, the Silmarillion, Chapter 11: Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor)

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Made in Photoshop 7; +2 hours
If you notice any errors in this picture, please don't hesitate to point them out. I'm still learning, after all.

Credits:

:iconsimbion-stock: (the sun, sky and clouds - [link] - [link])
:iconmeistock: (the mountains - [link])
:iconfalln-stock: (the sea and background coloration - [link] - [link])

stck.xchng (the stars)

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:iconfegie:
Wow. It's stunning, and definitely does Tolkien's description justice.
:iconladyelleth:
Thank you very much! I tried to stick as close to the book as possible. It could have come out better, but thank you nonetheless! :)

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Aurë entuluva!
:iconefenleot:
It's amazing! It looks as spectacular as it should have been, really overwelming!

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I am as susceptible as a dragon to flattery, and would gladly show off my diamond waistcoat... (JRR Tolkien) --------
:iconfegie:
You're welcome. :)
:iconladyelleth:
Not as spectacular as I would have liked, but thank you! ^^

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Aurë entuluva!
:iconefenleot:
Oh, come on! Give yourself a break! =P It's so cool!

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I am as susceptible as a dragon to flattery, and would gladly show off my diamond waistcoat... (JRR Tolkien) --------
:iconladyelleth:
Thank you! :)

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Aurë entuluva!

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