Picture of Gandalf the White at Helms Deep!

ringbearer · 09-23-2001, 10:39 PM

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ringbearer · 09-23-2001, 10:44 PM

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***IronParrot*** · 09-23-2001, 10:50 PM

Holy cripes.

Although when I first saw it, the words "preproduction art" popped into my head...

Darth Tater · 09-24-2001, 11:59 AM

That first image is a photo of a photo, which COULD explain why it has that pre-production art look to it. One question though: what's with that tan robe over Gandalf's white robe? The picture rocks except for that, however I wouldn't be surprised if there is some digital work done to Gandalf the white to give him that majestic glow in battle that the books describe.

Oh, and have I mentioned lately how gorgeous Cate Blanchett is as Galadriel?

Ñólendil · 09-24-2001, 04:52 PM

I actually think Blanchett more beautiful (and more like Galadriel in appearance) as herself. At least the picture of her character on the official site doesn't look nearly as good to my mind as her own.

Eowyn, The Lioness · 09-24-2001, 05:51 PM

because he kept the grey one on until...oh wait; he shed it after he talked to Suraman at Orthanc. I dunno what that is...
Cool pics, though!

Sakata · 10-03-2001, 01:29 AM

Yay! a pic of Shadowfax! that's the first I've seen, he's beautiful! He an Arabian you think? Almost reminds me of a Lipizzaner, but taller, and more thin around the face.

Aerin · 10-06-2001, 07:47 PM

Really great pictures! I didn't expect to be seeing pictures from Helm's Deep until next year!

Ñólendil · 10-06-2001, 08:51 PM

I don't know when your first post was Aerin, but as I have not yet -- welcome!

I'd like to point out that Gandalf did actually wear some sort of grey after his return from death. There are little references to his grey cloak or clothing here and there. I know there's one in the Houses of Healing in Book V. He at times wore some sort of 'over-coat', over the white, that is, which further veiled his inner flame.

Aerin · 10-06-2001, 09:07 PM

It will be interesting to see the LOTR characters in real life, for me, they will change when I read the books. I don't know if the clothing will be true to the books. One can only hope.

Thanks for the welcome, Inoldonil!

ringbearer · 10-11-2001, 10:06 PM

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Originally posted by Aerin
It will be interesting to see the LOTR characters in real life, for me, they will change when I read the books. I don't know if the clothing will be true to the books. One can only hope.

That is always a tough hurdle. I have pictured LOTR characters in my mind for 30 years now. It's gonna' be weird seeing the characters as others interpret them!

Welcome, Aerin!

Arathorn II · 10-22-2001, 07:58 PM

That's rediculous. Gandalf wasn't at the Battle of Helm's Deep. He was busy negotiating with Fanghorn and arranging the burial of the Riders that had fallen at the river.

Darth Tater · 10-22-2001, 08:31 PM

He most certainly was there! He saved the day!

Arathorn II · 10-22-2001, 09:01 PM

He showed up at the end, and did not do battle. Indeed, he couldn't, because they fell on their faces or fled, humans and orcs.

09-23-2001, 10:39 PM	#1
ringbearer Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: St. Louis, Mo. USA Posts: 561	Picture of Gandalf the White at Helms Deep! Go here to view! __________________ Ringbearer Hide Witch, hide! The Good Folks come to burn thee! Their keen enjoyment hid behind A Gothic mask of duty!

09-23-2001, 10:44 PM	#2
ringbearer Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: St. Louis, Mo. USA Posts: 561	Here are three more pics! Go here to view! __________________ Ringbearer Hide Witch, hide! The Good Folks come to burn thee! Their keen enjoyment hid behind A Gothic mask of duty!

09-23-2001, 10:50 PM	#3
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	Holy cripes. Although when I first saw it, the words "preproduction art" popped into my head... __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

09-24-2001, 11:59 AM	#4
Darth Tater The man Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: MA Posts: 4,572	That first image is a photo of a photo, which COULD explain why it has that pre-production art look to it. One question though: what's with that tan robe over Gandalf's white robe? The picture rocks except for that, however I wouldn't be surprised if there is some digital work done to Gandalf the white to give him that majestic glow in battle that the books describe. Oh, and have I mentioned lately how gorgeous Cate Blanchett is as Galadriel? __________________ Visit the worlds greatest webpage! No, not The Tolkien Trail! Just click this! The Tolkien Trail ~Camelot

09-24-2001, 04:52 PM	#5
Ñólendil Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: California Posts: 60,865	I actually think Blanchett more beautiful (and more like Galadriel in appearance) as herself. At least the picture of her character on the official site doesn't look nearly as good to my mind as her own. __________________ Falmon -- Dylan

09-24-2001, 05:51 PM	#6
Eowyn, The Lioness Enting Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: oh, somewhere... Posts: 81	He has a robe over his white one because he kept the grey one on until...oh wait; he shed it after he talked to Suraman at Orthanc. I dunno what that is... Cool pics, though!

10-03-2001, 01:29 AM	#7
Sakata Elven Warrior Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Lothlorien Posts: 216	Yay! a pic of Shadowfax! that's the first I've seen, he's beautiful! He an Arabian you think? Almost reminds me of a Lipizzaner, but taller, and more thin around the face. __________________ "When evil people come to destroy me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will know no fear." -Psalms 27:2-3 -Dare you venture into Gollum's Lair? JESUS LIVES!

10-06-2001, 07:47 PM	#8
Aerin Sapling Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Damar Posts: 9	Really great pictures! I didn't expect to be seeing pictures from Helm's Deep until next year! __________________ She could not remember a time when she had not known the story.

10-06-2001, 08:51 PM	#9
Ñólendil Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: California Posts: 60,865	I don't know when your first post was Aerin, but as I have not yet -- welcome! I'd like to point out that Gandalf did actually wear some sort of grey after his return from death. There are little references to his grey cloak or clothing here and there. I know there's one in the Houses of Healing in Book V. He at times wore some sort of 'over-coat', over the white, that is, which further veiled his inner flame. __________________ Falmon -- Dylan

10-06-2001, 09:07 PM	#10
Aerin Sapling Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Damar Posts: 9	It will be interesting to see the LOTR characters in real life, for me, they will change when I read the books. I don't know if the clothing will be true to the books. One can only hope. Thanks for the welcome, Inoldonil! __________________ She could not remember a time when she had not known the story.

10-22-2001, 07:58 PM	#12
Arathorn II Sapling Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: MI Posts: 4	Gandalf in Helm's Deep That's rediculous. Gandalf wasn't at the Battle of Helm's Deep. He was busy negotiating with Fanghorn and arranging the burial of the Riders that had fallen at the river.

10-22-2001, 08:31 PM	#13
Darth Tater The man Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: MA Posts: 4,572	He most certainly was there! He saved the day! __________________ Visit the worlds greatest webpage! No, not The Tolkien Trail! Just click this! The Tolkien Trail ~Camelot

10-22-2001, 09:01 PM	#14
Arathorn II Sapling Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: MI Posts: 4	Gandalf at Helm's Deep He showed up at the end, and did not do battle. Indeed, he couldn't, because they fell on their faces or fled, humans and orcs.

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