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I’ve spent years creating this project called “Tiny Wasteland.” The series features miniature figures placed next to everyday objects in order to create the illusion of microscopic worlds.

Since I’m a food photographer, the whole idea came across the kitchen table. I've taken over 100 pictures already from this tiny world and here are some of them. The rest of my work can be found on my Instagram and Facebook pages.

Please find my previous works by following one of these links: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3Part 4, Part 5, and Part 6.

More info: Instagram | Facebook

#1

Rise Up!

Rise Up!

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Avery S Alberico
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the title should change to Rice Up to add to the joke

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My journey as a creator of miniature worlds started in the English Channel, on an island called Herm. I was a chef for 10 years at that time, and I really wanted to be a food photographer. That was my dream. I was traveling a lot because I also worked on a cruise ship that sailed across the world.

When I finally bought my own professional camera with a macro lens (those are perfect for food photos), I started to shoot close-ups, but I wasn't really up for bugs and flowers. 

One day in Guernsey, I found a train model shop and bought some miniature worker figures. I put them on a piece of moss behind a small rock, and I realized that I had created a tiny world. I found myself at that moment that was my very own world. 80% of my pictures are still food-related because I still love food like crazy.

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    #2

    Fasten Your Strawbelts

    Fasten Your Strawbelts

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    Why?
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's spread all over the street.

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    #3

    Corners

    Corners

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    To make dioramas, I had to learn to build and paint, so I got 2 more skills during this time.

    Besides food photography and miniature world-making, I also love concert photography. It used to be my first moneymaker photographer job, but now it is just a hobby. I love to be on stage at a huge festival in front of ten thousand people, but only if I have a camera in my hand, which covers my face.

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    #5

    Dad Tried A New Nutrient

    Dad Tried A New Nutrient

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    At the beginning of my creative process, I was ordering the mini-figures from the internet, but a year ago, I realized there is a limit to those figures in the world. Last January, I bought a 3D printer and started making my own figures. The buildings are Faller sets, but I have to build them myself, of course.

    These microscopic worlds are my livelihood now. I had some exhibitions here at home in Hungary and also in Beijing, Paris, and London. I take pictures for advertisements too, and I love it because it's truly challenging! It let my works spread around the world as well. 

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    #6

    Hide & Seek Fail

    Hide & Seek Fail

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    What has changed since my last post on Bored Panda? Well, I started to work with more companies, and also I made my own. I also started to make Tiny Wasteland videos. The next scenes are going to be Christmas-related pictures, so feel free to follow my social media for some festive miniatures.

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    #8

    Brie Painters

    Brie Painters

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    Cartoon Cat
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    but like.. what if its actually made this way?

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    #10

    Friday

    Friday

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    Doris Culverhouse
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if that is beer that is the goal for some. to swim in it.

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    #13

    Sphagetti Humanese

    Sphagetti Humanese

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    Carson R Ibach
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwww

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    #15

    Poppy Seed Inc

    Poppy Seed Inc

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    Avery S Alberico
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is THAT where poppyseeds come from? I thought they came from poppy flowers

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    #16

    Noodles For 1000

    Noodles For 1000

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    Damon Gates
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You're going to need a bigger bucket."

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    #17

    The Last Cockroach

    The Last Cockroach

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    #18

    They're Getting Bigger Marta...

    They're Getting Bigger Marta...

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    Slinkman
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'Crawl out through the Fallout with meeeheee'

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    #20

    Are You Sure You Want To Plant It Here?

    Are You Sure You Want To Plant It Here?

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    Slinkman
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is Nuts. I see myself out thanks you :D

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    #21

    Back To School

    Back To School

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    #22

    Your Dreams In The Next Second

    Your Dreams In The Next Second

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    #23

    Willy Wonka's Laundry

    Willy Wonka's Laundry

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    Avery S Alberico
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Instead of a blueberry, violet became a tide pod

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    #24

    Garbage Logistics

    Garbage Logistics

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    Andrew Gibb
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope that they used the filter lane of the road

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    #25

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    Sushi god
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy s**t a hornet crashed in my car

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    #27

    When You Have So Much To Drink For

    When You Have So Much To Drink For

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    #28

    Printerland

    Printerland

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    Philly Bob
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ♫ Walkin' in a printer wonderland... ♫

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    #29

    Mushroom Forest

    Mushroom Forest

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    #30

    Morning Delivery

    Morning Delivery

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    #31

    Leaf Your Fear Behind

    Leaf Your Fear Behind

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    #32

    Makeup Playground

    Makeup Playground

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    #33

    Celery Sawmill

    Celery Sawmill

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    #34

    Sponger Court

    Sponger Court

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