User submission 1.3K 13.9K Art, PhotographySep 02, 2019 I Recreate The ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Scenes On A Tabletop (8 Pics) Nick Busch Community member Open list comments 7 Vote arrow up Vote arrow down 135 Open list comments 7 Checkmark Link copied! Share icon Share Checkmark Link copied! Share icon Share Modal closeADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Lord of the Rings has been a love of mine from the first time I was able to see the films in the theater almost 20 years ago. This project has been something I wanted to do for such a long time. It first started when I wanted to see if I could merge portrait photography and toy photography into a single image. After a few test shots, I came to the conclusion it was possible.More info: Instagram | FacebookShare iconShare iconI started to first lay out the plans for building Bilbo’s hobbit house with a design on some graphic software. After I got the blueprints developed, I then laser cut them into the wood to build the base frame of the home. Then I began construction of the landscape. After three months of work, I put the finishing touches of the trees and fences.Share iconADVERTISEMENTShare iconShare iconADVERTISEMENTAll of my images are shot with a Canon 5D Mark IV and Sigma 35mm Art lens. The 35mm gives the most cinematic look to each of my photos. When I am able to complete the photography aspect of the diorama, I then move to the shooting of the human model. I use the exact same lighting setup and lens to make sure all of my color tones match in camera.Share iconShare iconADVERTISEMENTWhen all of the photos are done, I move over to Photoshop to composition the image. Adding the sky tends to be the most difficult part because I have to make sure all the lighting is correct with the diorama and human model so it appears seamless. Each photo series can take up to three months to complete.Share iconADVERTISEMENT Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing! Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! 14Kviews Share on Facebook Nick Busch Author, Community member View profile Follow Read more » Scale model photographer Read less » Nick Busch Author, Community member Read more » Scale model photographer Read less » View profile Follow Airinga Moderator, Community member View profile Follow Read more » Airinga has a degree in Marketing from a Top 10 UK University, which she puts to good use as a digital advertising analyst at Bored Panda. A self-proclaimed writer of fantasy stories (is yet to finish a single one). Typical introvert. An avid fan of anime and manga. Fascinated by ancient history, astronomy, and artificial intelligence. Read less » Airinga Moderator, Community member Read more » Airinga has a degree in Marketing from a Top 10 UK University, which she puts to good use as a digital advertising analyst at Bored Panda. A self-proclaimed writer of fantasy stories (is yet to finish a single one). Typical introvert. An avid fan of anime and manga. Fascinated by ancient history, astronomy, and artificial intelligence. Read less » View profile Follow Show All Contributors Hide Contributors Get the latest inspiring stories via our awesome iOS app! Download Bored Panda app! What do you think ? Add photo comments POST Night Owl Night Owl Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Wow! That's amazing. And with so much attention to detail Vote comment up 9 9points Vote comment down reply BroadwayBound BroadwayBound Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Your work is so beautiful! As a Tolkien fan, I would love to seen these irl, they are really gorgeous Vote comment up 6 6points Vote comment down reply Biopithecus Biopithecus Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report The level of detail on the scene, especially the vegetation is fantastic. Keep it up! What do you use for the texture of the grass and plants? Vote comment up 5 5points Vote comment down reply Nick Busch (Post author) Nick Busch Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report The grass is just your standard diorama grass you can get from Woodland Scenics. You apply it with a gadget that has a static charge and it gets the grass to stand straight up. The plants are a combination of pre made plants from the hobby store and others I hand made. Cheers mate :) Vote comment up 5 5points Vote comment down reply Load More Replies... Biopithecus Biopithecus Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Thank you for providing the details. At the risk of repeating myself, the detail you have achieved is fantastic, almost lifelike! Amount of patience you have is amazing. Way to go, Nick! Vote comment up 4 4points Vote comment down reply Load More Comments POST Night Owl Night Owl Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Wow! That's amazing. And with so much attention to detail Vote comment up 9 9points Vote comment down reply BroadwayBound BroadwayBound Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Your work is so beautiful! As a Tolkien fan, I would love to seen these irl, they are really gorgeous Vote comment up 6 6points Vote comment down reply Biopithecus Biopithecus Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report The level of detail on the scene, especially the vegetation is fantastic. Keep it up! What do you use for the texture of the grass and plants? Vote comment up 5 5points Vote comment down reply Nick Busch (Post author) Nick Busch Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report The grass is just your standard diorama grass you can get from Woodland Scenics. You apply it with a gadget that has a static charge and it gets the grass to stand straight up. The plants are a combination of pre made plants from the hobby store and others I hand made. Cheers mate :) Vote comment up 5 5points Vote comment down reply Load More Replies... Biopithecus Biopithecus Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Thank you for providing the details. At the risk of repeating myself, the detail you have achieved is fantastic, almost lifelike! Amount of patience you have is amazing. Way to go, Nick! Vote comment up 4 4points Vote comment down reply Load More Comments You May Like 66 Landscape Paintings From World-Famous Painters Larysa Perih 50 Self Portrait Ideas To Step Up Your Insta Game Eligijus Sinkunas Some Of The Most Incredible Chest Tattoo Ideas If You're All In For Some Ink Akvile Petraityte 🇺🇦 Back to Homepage More about Art Homepage Trending Art Arrow point to left Homepage Next in Art Arrow point to right Related on Bored Panda
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