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I Am A Professional LEGO Photographer, Here I Recreated The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (19 Pics)
I Am A Professional LEGO Photographer, Here I Recreated The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (19 Pics)
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I Am A Professional LEGO Photographer, Here I Recreated The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (19 Pics)

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My name is Benedek Lampert, a professional LEGO photographer. Above this, I really love history and tall sailing ships, so the LEGO Endurance set was a perfect combination for a photo series!

This series is inspired by an amazing adventure, and has a real story behind it.

The Endurance expedition of 1914, led by Sir Ernest Shackleton, aimed to achieve the first crossing of the Antarctic continent. Known as the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, its goal was to traverse Antarctica from the Weddell Sea to the Ross Sea. However, the mission failed when the ship became trapped in pack ice, and the crew embarked on a heroic struggle for survival.

I tried to capture some iconic moments, for example, when the crew was playing football on the ice. Yes, that actually happened!

Behind the scenes video in the article too!

I hope you will like it!

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    The real archive photo by Frank Hurley

    Historic ship sails through icy Antarctic waters, capturing the essence of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition.

    My recreation

    LEGO ship model on icy waters, depicting the essence of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition.

    The Endurance arrived in the Weddell Sea. At this point, the crew still believes they can reach the shore.

    B&W version

    LEGO photography of a ship from the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition in icy terrain.

    Which one do you prefer?

    The real archive photo by Frank Hurley

    LEGO photographer recreates Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition team navigating icy terrain.

    My recreation

    LEGO scene of an Antarctic expedition with figures and a ship in snowy conditions, depicting exploration adventure.

    The ship is trapped in the ice, the crew is trying to free it. Later, they have to admit that it is impossible.

    Behind the scenes

    LEGO ship model replicating the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition on a pink textured surface.

    As you can see, I used foam board, which has been painted on the edges. The water is made from plastic wrap.

    LEGO recreation of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition ship with mini figures in snow-like terrain.

    I took off the sails, as we can see in the archive photos. Here, I had to use more sugar; its texture is perfect for the tiny icebergs.

    The real archive photo by Frank Hurley

    LEGO photography of people playing soccer on snow with ship in background during Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition.

    My recreation

    LEGO photography of Trans-Antarctic Expedition scene with figures in snow and ship in the background.

    One of my favourite moments of what actually happened. The crew is playing football on the ice!

    LEGO figures depict the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition on snowy terrain with a ship in the background.

    I love LEGO figures because of their emotions. In this photo, this is an essential element.

    Arctic Night

    LEGO photography of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition with figures and ship in a snowy, icy landscape.

    B&W version

    LEGO photography of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition ship in icy terrain, black and white.

    Which one do you prefer?

    The lantern’s light is real…

    LEGO photography of Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition with figures in snow, ship in the background, lantern glowing.

    and the campfire too

    LEGO figures reenact the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition around a campfire, shipwreck in snowy backdrop.

    I gently put some sugar powder on the ship hull

    Man recreates Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition with LEGO ship and figures in snow.

    The crew is watching the sinking ship with their dogs

    LEGO figures recreate Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition with icy ship backdrop.

    Behind the scenes

    LEGO photographer's recreation featuring mini-figures and ship in a snowy Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition scene.

    I wanted to make a memorial for the dogs who also participated in the expedition and gave their life for the crew.

    After the ship sank, the terrible challenge for survival began

    LEGO photographer creates Antarctic expedition scene with explorers and husky dogs in snow.

    They had to reach the closest land, which was called Elephant Island.

    The last image setting

    LEGO figures recreate the Trans-Antarctic Expedition with snow and ice on a model set.

    Looks simple, but it wasn’t easy. I used the widemacro lens and dutch angle to achieve a more dynamic shot.

    Watch the full behind the scenes on the complete work video

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    Benedek Lampert

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    Hi,I am hungarian action toy photographer. I'm creating miniature worlds from anything! I hope you will like my works :)!

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    Benedek Lampert

    Benedek Lampert

    Author, Community member

    Hi,I am hungarian action toy photographer. I'm creating miniature worlds from anything! I hope you will like my works :)!

    What do you think ?
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