'Sci-Fi Fantasy' Image Analysis 2

Similarly to the previously analysed image with planets in it, this one most likely achieved its effect in Photoshop. However, differing from the previous one, this image is rather dark and features a silhouette of a tree as the focal point. In the background, a blue planet can be seen -- this can be achieved by either taking a photograph of a globe/planet-looking object, or creating it in Photoshop, then using the 'quick select' tool to cut out the focal point and "layering" it on top of the planet's 'layer'.

The clouds that are in this image could have been added in Photoshop. If this is the case, the photographer merged multiple images to make one fantastical one, much like what I am experimenting with.

'Sci-Fi Fantasy' Image Analysis

Embracing the 'Sci-Fi Fantasy' genre, this image shows an effective use of saturation and contrast to make the planets in the sky, which are the fanastical elements, "stand out".

This image, which I found on Shutterstock.com, has given me an idea. I now want to create an image in which I will try to create the illusion that the shot was not taken on Earth. To do this, I will use my globe, and I will take a photograph from atop a nearby hill.

Sci-Fi Fantasy Inspiration

This image, by Rankin and First and from their book titled 'Myths, Monsters and Legends', has inspired me. When I looked at this, I, at first, thought of the crystal skulls (Ancient Astronaut Theory), but then saw something else. The shiny look of the skulls in this image reminded me of 'The Terminator', which inspired me to use a half-metal/half-bone (not actual bone) skull I have. I think that a fiery setting would look good, but at the same time, I want to make it more fantastical by creating the look of a post-apocalyptic battle ground. Maybe for the latter I could experiment with miniatures.








For the fiery setting, I am thinking of something like this. A close-up of the skull with fire surrounding it.







The half-metal skull I have looked a little bit like this one.

Perhaps the inclusion of time travel implications would make the image somewhat more fantastic. I will definitely pursue this idea, though.