Captain Braunsfeld Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) The moonlit night was cold and icy. His horse had been shot underneath him and so he was carrying on through the snowy night. But wait: there was a shadow before him, surely one of his enemies. He readied his double-axe, preparing for battle. He did not see the other warrior, standing on higher ground... Some more shots to illustrate the scene: This picture gives a better view of the footsteps in the snow: C&C welcome! ...................................................................................................................................................................... It has occurred to me that I need to depict the late horse too. However, this seems to kill the mood of the scene... Edited February 3, 2017 by Captain Braunsfeld Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
halixon Posted February 2, 2017 Loving that background! It's awesome how you depicted a scene in a unique way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slegengr Posted February 2, 2017 Excellent scene, Captain Braunsfeld! The starry backdrop really adds to the scene! Your photography and lighting is perfect! Nice snowy landscape and figures. Leaving us hanging without knowing what happens makes me expectant for more of the story... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dathil Posted February 2, 2017 Great idea! The stars are amazing, it indeed really adds, and you added it the right way. I wondered though if the dark bley object is a cloud or not :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Dee Posted February 3, 2017 You see, @Captain Braunsfeld, reports of my demise were greatly exaggerated. As for your build: Wow. I love that moody atmospheric nighttime look you've created here; it's just fantastic! The simplicity of the colorscheme is beautiful, and the sky turned out well. How did you light this? The snow looks like it's glistening in the moonlight. I'm impressed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted February 3, 2017 That first shot is gorgeous! You're landscaping is also very cool, the snowy SNOTted hills are great! very cool build overall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
don leopold Posted February 3, 2017 I like the background and the light you use gives your work a kind of spooky effect, great job But your courier is not quite a rider i think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted February 3, 2017 23 hours ago, Windusky said: Loving that background! It's awesome how you depicted a scene in a unique way. Thanks - it seems to have worked out. 23 hours ago, Slegengr said: Excellent scene, Captain Braunsfeld! The starry backdrop really adds to the scene! Your photography and lighting is perfect! Nice snowy landscape and figures. Leaving us hanging without knowing what happens makes me expectant for more of the story... I strongly hope that the lonely messenger will make it. He's my GoH sigfig... 20 hours ago, dathil said: Great idea! The stars are amazing, it indeed really adds, and you added it the right way. I wondered though if the dark bley object is a cloud or not :p The one object attached to the "starry backdrop" is meant to be a cloud. It is grey and black on the "underbelly" (just as I think I cloud would be in a moonlit night). 14 hours ago, Captain Dee said: You see, @Captain Braunsfeld, reports of my demise were greatly exaggerated. As for your build: Wow. I love that moody atmospheric nighttime look you've created here; it's just fantastic! The simplicity of the colorscheme is beautiful, and the sky turned out well. How did you light this? The snow looks like it's glistening in the moonlight. I'm impressed. Ah, Captain Mark Dee is back. I myself took some absence from GoH, so it was high time to come back with something nice. How did I light this? Well, I had to darken the pictures in the post-production phase, just like they did the night scenes in the movies And then some strange effects started to appear which I dediced to keep. Take a look on flickr. 13 hours ago, TitusV said: That first shot is gorgeous! You're landscaping is also very cool, the snowy SNOTted hills are great! very cool build overall Thanks - that makes me happy! Great responses for a Thursday-evening-post 2 minutes ago, don leopold said: I like the background and the light you use gives your work a kind of spooky effect, great job But your courier is not quite a rider i think Working on it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) Tremendous wintry night portrayed here! The sky backdrop really adds to the scene, and your SNOT and studs up snow are both excellent Edited February 4, 2017 by soccerkid6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tezclatipoca Posted February 4, 2017 Excellent entry ! your first pictures is just astonishing ! Wow ! Forced perspective, colour effects, brickbuilt background to simulate a starlight Sky ! Congratulations ! It is an excellent build ! And by now, it has become my favourite entry of the Challenge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover Posted February 5, 2017 I love this! The background with the stars and snow is awesome, and the photography is amazing. I wish I could take pictures that well. The whole landscape looks great. Good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted February 5, 2017 On 4.2.2017 at 1:54 PM, soccerkid6 said: Tremendous wintry night portrayed here! The sky backdrop really adds to the scene, and your SNOT and studs up snow are both excellent Thanks - wintry praise from your side is especially valued! On 4.2.2017 at 4:14 PM, Faladrin said: Excellent entry ! your first pictures is just astonishing ! Wow ! Forced perspective, colour effects, brickbuilt background to simulate a starlight Sky ! Congratulations ! It is an excellent build ! And by now, it has become my favourite entry of the Challenge. Very kind of you - please keep up this opinion until it is time to vote 18 hours ago, Grover said: I love this! The background with the stars and snow is awesome, and the photography is amazing. I wish I could take pictures that well. The whole landscape looks great. Good job! .. pictures slowly get better. Kabel's comments have helped me a lot to improve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henjin_Quilones Posted February 5, 2017 Very nice snow! I like what you have done with the lighting, too. The footsteps are a nice touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted February 6, 2017 Such a beautiful build, with just as good presentation! The backdrop is phenomenal, and I love the mix of SNOT/studs up snow Fantastic footprints and tree as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted February 6, 2017 On 5.2.2017 at 9:33 PM, Henjin_Quilones said: Very nice snow! I like what you have done with the lighting, too. The footsteps are a nice touch. Thanks for noticing the footsteps 4 hours ago, LittleJohn said: Such a beautiful build, with just as good presentation! The backdrop is phenomenal, and I love the mix of SNOT/studs up snow Fantastic footprints and tree as well So much praise - I am flattered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MassEditor Posted February 6, 2017 Uh-oh, doesn't like good for this fellow! Nice build, the night atmosphere is well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArchitectureFan Posted February 10, 2017 Nice and small! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blufiji Posted February 10, 2017 I thought I commented on this but I guess not. I love the effect that you used to make the background, very clever. the snow drifts are a nice touch as well, though I am not particularly fond of the snow steps in the back..or is that rock? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted February 11, 2017 On 6.2.2017 at 10:18 PM, MassEditor said: Uh-oh, doesn't like good for this fellow! Nice build, the night atmosphere is well done! Thanks. Let's see how this story will continue. 13 hours ago, ArchitectureFan said: Nice and small! I agree Thanks! 12 hours ago, Blufiji said: I thought I commented on this but I guess not. I love the effect that you used to make the background, very clever. the snow drifts are a nice touch as well, though I am not particularly fond of the snow steps in the back..or is that rock? That is supposed to be snow covered rock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
en_zoo Posted February 11, 2017 whoa! not sure if you got the glistening effect by chance or not, but hey, I'm speechless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted February 12, 2017 21 hours ago, en_zoo said: whoa! not sure if you got the glistening effect by chance or not, but hey, I'm speechless! Thanks - this MOC seems to be attracting a lot of attention. Makes me happy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blufiji Posted February 13, 2017 OOO I see it now, i'm sorry I responded to you earlier on my phone. Once I got onto a computer, I can see the snow slopes and angles a lot clearer now. Apologies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted February 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Blufiji said: OOO I see it now, i'm sorry I responded to you earlier on my phone. Once I got onto a computer, I can see the snow slopes and angles a lot clearer now. Apologies. No worries - everything is fine - EXCEPT: I just realized my spelling error. The title should read "The Mitgardian Messenger"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blufiji Posted February 13, 2017 Just now, Captain Braunsfeld said: No worries - everything is fine - EXCEPT: I just realized my spelling error. The title should read "The Mitgardian Messenger"... bwahhahahahaha nice. It's OK i mess up all the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted February 22, 2017 Excellent build and great lighting and photography, Captain B, that night sky works very well, and the snow-scape is awesome too! Keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
