Which of these three depictions of the Argonath is the best in your oppinion?
John Howe
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Always loved Howe's stuff. Got to be him, the others dont quite look right, and the last one is too symmetrical...
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The first one gets my vote. It's very pretty.
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The first one. The second two are copy-paste jobs; both are the same.
However, the one they used on the FOTR poster is by far my favorite.
However, the one they used on the FOTR poster is by far my favorite.
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Howe's. His argonath have a strong, dynamic pose, acting both as a warning to foes as well as a greeting to friends. Plus, I love how the jagged rocks blend in with the sharp contours of the figures.
Nasmith's argonath look like pansies; they're clutching their weapons to their chests, almost as if they're huddling in fear, and their arms are kept very close to their bodies. Very meek and mild, and not at all suited to the grandeur and strength that such massive designs should have.
The Hildebrandt version would be second-best, though they look too passive. I can almost see the axe-handles replaced by beers and word balloons saying, "Yo, Steve, let's watch the game!"
Nasmith's argonath look like pansies; they're clutching their weapons to their chests, almost as if they're huddling in fear, and their arms are kept very close to their bodies. Very meek and mild, and not at all suited to the grandeur and strength that such massive designs should have.
The Hildebrandt version would be second-best, though they look too passive. I can almost see the axe-handles replaced by beers and word balloons saying, "Yo, Steve, let's watch the game!"
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I like the teaser version of the Argonath that was around before the movies had progressed very far. Although this isn't the best picture of it. I just like it better than the greener looking later version.
Out of the 3 that were posted I like Howe's the best although there are elements of each that I like and dislike.
Out of the 3 that were posted I like Howe's the best although there are elements of each that I like and dislike.
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