Slegengr Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) “The heir of Cedrica has been found! …true King of Historica …calls for aid! …message must get through!” …cloppa-clop cloppa-clop cloppa-clop… “Shortest route… over waterfall skybridge… is it safe in the dark?” …cloppa-clop cloppa-clop cloppa-clop… “…must trust DarkWind, he knows the way… this closing darkness!” …cloppa-clop cloppa-clop cloppa-clop… “…maybe a blessing, these shadows… keep hidden from the enemies…” …cloppa-clop cloppa-clop cloppa-clop… “For the true King, I must cross!” -Whreeheeheennee! …taka-tak taka-tak taka-tak taka-tak… Original image: Spoiler More photos: Spoiler ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The base of this build is 6 X 42 = 252, which comes up just less than 16 X 16 = 256. Hopefully this is acceptable for this challenge. The most difficult part of this was trying to get a clear picture of a scene at night. I tried different lighting (or lack thereof), and finally achieved an acceptable result. The image is meant to be dark, so for more images and a lighted image, check out the spoiler or my Flickr account. -Slegengr Edited February 20, 2017 by Slegengr Updated primary image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted February 15, 2017 Just wow. Absolutely genius approach to the category, and simply amazing execution! The waterfalls, brilliant arches, SNOT mountains and sky... Just beautiful. The touches of sand green on the rocks are superb as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
halixon Posted February 15, 2017 This is beautiful Sleg! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
en_zoo Posted February 15, 2017 very nice idea and awesome execution! love the waterfalls as well as the bridge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunman Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) Really clever idea :) Nice one mate Edited February 15, 2017 by Gunman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcp6d Posted February 16, 2017 Very nice! Love the simple but effective arch design. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted February 16, 2017 The idea is great, but I think you added just a bit too much lights in the sky. This problem turns in an advantage when looking to the waterfall, which is really wonderful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slegengr Posted February 16, 2017 21 hours ago, LittleJohn said: Just wow. Absolutely genius approach to the category, and simply amazing execution! The waterfalls, brilliant arches, SNOT mountains and sky... Just beautiful. The touches of sand green on the rocks are superb as well. Thanks, LJ! I wanted to break up the plain dark gray rock with a minimalistic approach (since I planned on dark photography), so I used the sand green plates for moss. 21 hours ago, Windusky said: This is beautiful Sleg! Thanks, Windusky! 20 hours ago, en_zoo said: very nice idea and awesome execution! love the waterfalls as well as the bridge Thanks, en_zoo! 19 hours ago, Gunman said: Really clever idea :) Nice one mate Thanks, Gunman! 53 minutes ago, mrcp6d said: Very nice! Love the simple but effective arch design. Thanks, mrcp6d! I thought of the arch design during another larger MOC, and it became inspiration for this challenge! It is simple, but I also consider it effective. 13 minutes ago, TitusV said: The idea is great, but I think you added just a bit too much lights in the sky. This problem turns in an advantage when looking to the waterfall, which is really wonderful! Thanks, TitusV! I must agree on too many stars. I did not realize this before photography, so I will need to correct this (leaving stars in a better constellation form and not quite as many, as it was too easy to add too many without having the final scene viewable). I am glad you like the waterfall, as the moon-lit appearance was intentional! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henjin_Quilones Posted February 16, 2017 Clever use of the vertical space, as well as forced perspective. The night lighting is, as Titus said, a bit too starry (or the stars are too big and bright, maybe) but also a beautiful idea, and the lighting on the water (and the star under the bridge) are, pun not intended, highlights for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legofin2012 Posted February 16, 2017 Oh wow, a really fantastic entry, the water under the bridge and the stars all lit up being the highlights of this build! Definitely an interesting approach to the space limitations, and works perfectly, great job on this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MassEditor Posted February 16, 2017 Like LJ said, this is a really clever approach to the challenge - loads of character! Great idea and nicely executed. The blue glow of the water is particularly eye catching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted February 17, 2017 I love how outside the box you often go with your builds The bridge is really beautiful and the all LEGO backdrop only adds to the scene Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slegengr Posted February 17, 2017 16 hours ago, Henjin_Quilones said: Clever use of the vertical space, as well as forced perspective. The night lighting is, as Titus said, a bit too starry (or the stars are too big and bright, maybe) but also a beautiful idea, and the lighting on the water (and the star under the bridge) are, pun not intended, highlights for me. 16 hours ago, Legofin2012 said: Oh wow, a really fantastic entry, the water under the bridge and the stars all lit up being the highlights of this build! Definitely an interesting approach to the space limitations, and works perfectly, great job on this Thanks, Legofin! I dislike space limitations, so I tried to maximize the possible scene within the limitation. 15 hours ago, MassEditor said: Like LJ said, this is a really clever approach to the challenge - loads of character! Great idea and nicely executed. The blue glow of the water is particularly eye catching. Thanks, ME! The water glow was one of the inspiring features for this build. 10 minutes ago, soccerkid6 said: I love how outside the box you often go with your builds The bridge is really beautiful and the all LEGO backdrop only adds to the scene Thanks, SK! For the space limitation, I figured a LEGO backdrop would utilize the vertical space nicely. I was happy with the outcome. So, with suggestions from some to use less stars or smaller stars, I reworked the build and took more pictures. Then, apparently, I only saved some of the pictures to my flashdrive to upload. I missed my favorite image, so I will have to upload at a later date. I do like the reworked image better than the original, and it has round stars (instead of square...) and fewer stars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slegengr Posted February 20, 2017 And the update is complete: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted February 20, 2017 Wow! Fantastic lighting! The waterfalls look really good in particular! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henjin_Quilones Posted February 20, 2017 Much better with fewer, and rounder, stars! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Umbra-Manis Posted February 20, 2017 This is a great entry! The photography looks incredible! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZCerberus Posted February 21, 2017 A very original entry indeed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted February 22, 2017 Another superb and very innovative entry to this category! - the height and narrowness of the build is astonishing, and the lighting, night sky, and waterfall are epic as well! Awesome build, Sleg! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muakhah Posted February 23, 2017 This build has a real atmosphere to it. The height of the bridge and waterfall and the lighting are really dramatic. It nicely shows the risks taken by the desperate messengers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
