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flg8r
11-08-2008, 10:01 AM
goes hand in hand! the instantaneous feedback to refine your technique. This is just a few of the toys from my collection:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/3012321826_efac5defe4.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/3011485489_f9c1c948a5.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/3002087634_bfb7756158.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2994590536_711ec3c7fc.jpg
flg8r
11-08-2008, 10:07 AM
and some more pics:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/2973751600_d2dac87cbf.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/2956647293_e3b9b1530f.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/3009065541_2c7abbb47a.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2991708091_b0daccf822.jpg
ALPH4T34M
11-08-2008, 10:09 AM
These are some incredible photos and nice manipulations. :buttrock:
P1X4R
11-08-2008, 10:59 AM
very nice! great technique. what are you shooting with to get this effect?
crystalbaud
11-08-2008, 11:00 AM
and some more pics:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/2956647293_e3b9b1530f.jpg
wow :thumbs2:
flg8r
11-08-2008, 11:16 AM
Use off camera flash with two flashes: (1) Canon 540 EZ and (2) Vivitar 285 HV. Fired off with some Pocket Wizards. Also, used some colored gels on the flashes. Learned my techniques from www.strobist.blogspot.com.
and just a few more pics:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/2990289915_35ca4f9bba.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2990290103_57623084cf.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2972950161_f588f1da43.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/2917914156_a758b52396.jpg
P1X4R
11-08-2008, 11:22 AM
thanks for sharing that info. i've been reading that site. lighting is definitely the next step up.
i finally have my speedlites (580EX ii) off camera now and controlling them with a wireless transmitter (ST-E2). i also bought a light diffuser (Lumiquest ProMax) to play around with. so much to read and learn! :)
flg8r
11-08-2008, 11:26 AM
yes, a lot to learn. I also had the opportunity to attend one of David Hobby's seminars. But, i found out the best way to learn was to experiment. Once you get the hang of it, almost always you use the same flash settings and just adapt it to each situation.
Trilogy
11-08-2008, 01:31 PM
Fantastic photography, flg8r.
geto10
11-08-2008, 04:16 PM
Cool shot, thx for sharing! :D
JadeGiant
11-08-2008, 04:20 PM
great pics!!! thanks for posting!!
crystalbaud
11-08-2008, 04:38 PM
Great shots...and I'm very thankful you posted the lighting link (www.strobist.blogspot.com).
flg8r
11-08-2008, 05:08 PM
just a few more:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/2857618610_41342c8d74.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/2972902291_f2edf3df4d.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2946479894_f5498a07f9.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2943719540_3a43925639.jpg
flg8r
11-08-2008, 05:30 PM
got a varied collection:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3081/2911508804_50c8340cd6.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/2926221348_bcabe86840.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/2810528524_20007d869a.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/2809436177_de2e876769.jpg
flg8r
11-11-2008, 02:09 AM
And some more Batman pics:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/3021518000_cc1ff82dd8.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/3021517912_37afb32c94.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/3020687869_e93a3d9f65.jpg
Trilogy
11-11-2008, 04:51 AM
Great stuff.
The Bale Batman image is excellent.
flg8r
11-13-2008, 02:32 AM
some more pics of the Hot Toys Batman:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/3026181323_74f2b38703.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/3026181433_440679d77e.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/3026181491_6058e26bd1.jpg
crystalbaud
11-13-2008, 02:41 AM
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2943719540_3a43925639.jpg
UNREAL!
flg8r
11-13-2008, 02:45 AM
Yes, true! It is unreal - literally. In a different context Hot Toys has got it down pat with regards to replicating facial textures such that there's a very close resemblance to the actual person which is what blew me away.
flg8r
11-27-2008, 07:51 PM
Some more:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/3060706124_9a4cdd28a7.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/3059869279_4861a4cee7.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/3052286190_29a7a1c52c.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/3049777190_bd3767c889.jpg
flg8r
11-28-2008, 10:42 AM
my favorite Spiderman fig!:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/3065435704_a7d668242c.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/3064596621_fd5ecf187d.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/3064596381_c5e390292c.jpg
flg8r
12-17-2008, 03:09 AM
some more pics:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/3168278741_44b6e223d8.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/3105935425_301e8bae12.jpg
Averone
12-17-2008, 03:24 AM
WELCOME!!!
What great shots!!! I love your photos!!
Do you have any Iron mans? Would love to see a pic with him!
HT Batman is unreal!!
MORE! More!!
Bravo! :)
Averone
12-17-2008, 03:25 AM
Only if you had a few statues!!!
Im even thinking of sending you some of mine so you can take pictures of them! WOW!!
flg8r
12-17-2008, 03:32 AM
Wow! Thanks for the offer & compliments. You could just keep them - I know they could be quite expensive. I opt for articulation so that the poses are endless.
I have the Hot Toys Jokers (both versions), Batman The Dark Knight, Iron Man (Mk I, II, & III) on order. Can't wait. When I definitely get them, I'll be taking some photos.
You could find additional pics embedded throughout my flickr website. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ebuen
Here's one more. I like to take simple toys and 'paint' them in a different light - no pun intended.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/3093816587_6908fe38ef.jpg
Averone
12-17-2008, 03:41 AM
Wow! Thanks for the offer & compliments. You could just keep them - I know they could be quite expensive. I opt for articulation so that the poses are endless.
I have the Hot Toys Jokers (both versions), Batman The Dark Knight, Iron Man (Mk I, II, & III) on order. Can't wait. When I definitely get them, I'll be taking some photos.
You could find additional pics embedded throughout my flickr website. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ebuen
Here's one more. I like to take simple toys and 'paint' them in a different light - no pun intended.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/3093816587_6908fe38ef.jpg
That is great!!!
I am getting Hot toys IM and also the joker! Would love to see your pictures when they arrive!
Please do me a fav. and PM me so I dont miss them by chance!!
Take a look at my pictures, Im just starting to learn! There is so much to learn! Thanks for the link!
Alex
flg8r
12-17-2008, 03:44 AM
averone: cool pics of the Alien & Predator busts. A good place to learn about off-camera lighting techniques is strobist.blogspot.com (http://strobist.blogspot.com)
Averone
12-17-2008, 03:46 AM
averone: cool pics of the Alien & Predator busts. A good place to learn about off-camera lighting techniques is strobist.blogspot.com (http://strobist.blogspot.com)
Thanks! But thats not me! LOL
just type in averone on the search and you will some of my pics :) Thanks again!
Trilogy
12-17-2008, 05:43 AM
Great images. I really like the effects you produce.
flg8r
01-19-2009, 09:35 AM
some more pics, I recently took:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3529/3184416852_dc3cab5968.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3179225520_9f4f231c25.jpg
Darknight
01-19-2009, 11:37 AM
These photos are Amazing!
I had to look thru every page and everyone of them nothing short of spectacular!
Keep the photos coming! :)
flg8r
01-19-2009, 11:55 AM
As requested, a few more:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3518/3197797805_68125a28b1.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3312/3183560179_1340afac43.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/3164826897_2398b4502a.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3179225934_25a6f59a1f.jpg
Trilogy
01-19-2009, 12:23 PM
Great stuff.
Keep 'em coming.
geto10
01-19-2009, 12:38 PM
Cool pics dude!
flg8r
01-23-2009, 12:06 AM
some more:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/3219616212_a2a44d07be.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/3219613450_62fbc6c1f4.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3403/3218761163_06bca911aa.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/3218763731_c43dd524d1.jpg
nemesisenforcer
01-23-2009, 12:53 AM
awesome pics bro.
Zombie
01-23-2009, 01:15 AM
any Colossus, Juggernaut, Omega Red, or Deadpool?
Zombie would love to see those
flg8r
01-26-2009, 12:23 AM
got the new Hot Toys Bank Robber Joker:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/3227278238_63161ddcda.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3479/3226423651_d75e4c8e61.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/3227279346_67ce7b82f2.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3226422059_8e65a42a2d.jpg
flg8r
01-26-2009, 12:28 AM
and also got the Hot Toys Batman The Dark Knight Version:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3227449406_8750ae9c56.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3529/3227524456_4cc3d5ecbb.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3227518230_a770eba4f9.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/3227519566_90e59391ff.jpg
Trilogy
01-26-2009, 05:06 AM
Great images once again.
flg8r
02-01-2009, 11:06 AM
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/3243560916_a87af5c89c.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/3242726013_b464fb0d3f.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3242729731_3b5c9a3f22.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/3242731589_5ac42a27fc.jpg
flg8r
02-01-2009, 11:08 AM
and 2 more:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3243562794_77462e8359.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3243559076_d5ff3931bd.jpg
flg8r
02-10-2009, 11:59 PM
it's not just action figures I collect. I also have a few 1/6 scale Ducati motorcycles:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3339/3265855336_6f785a653e.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3265619430_982e9505bb.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3346/3270327596_19bc30e115.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3270376549_237782ab1e.jpg
cyberstatue
02-15-2009, 01:55 PM
Awesome collection you got there, flg8r, and beautiful pictures.
I recently got into toy/statue photography. I take pics mainly outdoors because I dont know anything about indoor lighting effects. Hope to change that soon, because ppl think, what's this 30+ yr old guy doing playing and taking pictures of his toys???
flg8r
03-01-2009, 12:16 PM
some more:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3317755933_6fee52b6d3.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3396/3318584460_f08a507637.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3507/3318583908_c9956ba160.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3317760751_e1ef14147b.jpg
IronLungs31
03-06-2009, 09:37 AM
You are a dangerous man with a camera in you hands!
These have to be some of the best looking photo's of figures I have ever seen post on a forum such as this.
I could wish to take pictures of my statues like this. I think I want to go back to school now!
flg8r
03-06-2009, 04:24 PM
Thanks. Some more pics of my collection:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3342/3332710394_0e70e1b988.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3329418635_a5a2fdd36e.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3329416633_0ff7e6ee5b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/3307861719_78d4578440.jpg
flg8r
03-06-2009, 04:27 PM
And a few of my Bandai SIC Movie Realization Batman & Batpod:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3321561338_84b87d68ce.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3321560014_86befa579f.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3321550440_cce9721cb1.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3542/3321549392_a3b263020d.jpg
flg8r
03-06-2009, 04:34 PM
In general, toys are neat! There's a trend amongst adults to collect them.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3301887993_b29c28a160.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3302157832_a815b4ed35.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3487/3302155508_a8fddcc248.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/3308695550_be2d774f67.jpg
flg8r
03-08-2009, 06:39 PM
some more pics of my "Hot Toys" figs:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3339445764_7032f2269f.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3568/3338609681_144402335f.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3392/3338613373_5744ddd6c7.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3353/3338612443_55694acb64.jpg
flg8r
03-08-2009, 06:44 PM
and Batman The Dark Knight
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3404/3338580117_2d957fafec.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3632/3338573077_54f7bc2571.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/3338578067_e45815fa48.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3553/3339406440_9649765177.jpg
Trilogy
03-09-2009, 05:43 AM
Great photos once again.
geto10
03-09-2009, 08:31 AM
Very nice :)
insomniac
03-09-2009, 11:26 AM
Fantastic pics. :buttrock:
Vracula
03-10-2009, 09:19 PM
Thanks. Some more pics of my collection:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3329418635_a5a2fdd36e.jpg
MONEV THE GALE ,best action figure i owned ever!!!:buttrock:more pics of monev please including his ability to glow in the dark
flg8r
03-12-2009, 01:02 AM
new acquisitions:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3345433975_6a882fe048.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3559/3345432659_e002986288.jpg
thx217
03-12-2009, 01:36 AM
Thanks for sharing the awesome pics. Please keep'em coming. :thumbs2:
Trilogy
03-13-2009, 01:20 PM
new acquisitions:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3345433975_6a882fe048.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3559/3345432659_e002986288.jpg
Stormie!! :buttrock:
flg8r
03-22-2009, 07:25 PM
some more:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3619/3377435390_3d78802ec9.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3439/3376621547_9f1cdbfd4a.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/3376617715_4b94a10068.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/3376607109_f248f7358c.jpg
geto10
03-23-2009, 05:20 AM
Great pics, but that Maul looks kinda weird. =)
speedracer
03-23-2009, 05:59 AM
those are very very nice pics..awesome..=)
Trilogy
03-23-2009, 06:16 AM
More great shots, flg8r.
ratchet
03-23-2009, 06:57 AM
love the pics!
flg8r
03-24-2009, 10:41 PM
Thanks for the comments:
some more:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3632/3347553211_779765c613.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1025/3352396585_20e5e3c91c.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3208327853_668b138cca.jpg
flg8r
03-27-2009, 12:09 AM
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3436/3388624944_72e69f2519.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3388710760_5b4688bea7.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3421/3388618448_2f18e78d00.jpg
flg8r
03-27-2009, 12:13 AM
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3435/3387815765_5809e8d323.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3422/3388621694_24e0c44298.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3540/3388624102_aff917b2cf.jpg
flg8r
04-08-2009, 08:05 PM
Some more of my Hot Toy figs:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/3424507413_13ffc9c721.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/3424506519_fa4ee2faa7.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3424499809_a337556f81.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3425303488_2306bffaa0.jpg
flg8r
04-13-2009, 08:29 AM
2 more of the Batman Begins version:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3431119740_55c778df47.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3431120532_2c23d55a87.jpg
patman
04-13-2009, 09:31 AM
great shots. i particularly like the stormtropper. the effect on the armor texture (or however you call it) is simply fantastic.
flg8r
04-13-2009, 09:46 AM
Thanks. here are some more of my latest Stormtrooper pics. A little bit more 'infusion' of ambient lighting in addition to flashes:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3378/3416778149_2d0026242e.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3417584808_057a1e5164.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3553/3417582972_a8375f6b54.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3417581810_94f80bc9fd.jpg
Trilogy
04-13-2009, 10:36 AM
Great Stormtrooper photos.
flg8r
04-13-2009, 11:20 PM
Finally got my Iron Man Mk III from Sideshow and I took some pics. More at http://www.flickr.com/photos/ebuen/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3439706333_3a350474e3.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3439704523_4b84ed5d4f.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3440507580_d73d084ede.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3611/3439689645_2b3e4dcdd4.jpg
flg8r
06-28-2009, 02:29 AM
it's been a while since I've posted some new pics. I just recently got the Hot Toys Major Alan 'Dutch' Schaefer as portrayed by none other than the Governor of California - Arnold Schwarzenegger.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2569/3666709019_107b9603f7.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/3667517768_0a05125590.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3667520982_dd724df923.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3666718923_58a9b03802.jpg
El Pulento
10-24-2009, 03:28 PM
Great Pics!!! Best Around.. could you please post some more of the Monev The Gale Action Figure?.. Thanks
fuzzy
10-25-2009, 05:59 AM
Brilliant photography
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