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Finally, We Have Figures!

August 1, 2022 Lmind1
Opinion

I never thought I’d see the day. In what, to me, is one of the biggest technological breakthroughs in recent years, we FINALLY have miniature figures that are useable. Real people, in real poses, crisply cast. I’ve always been a believer in the adage, “no detail is better than a bad detail”. In that vein,…

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Dade Tomato

July 31, 2022 Lmind1
Downtown Spur

It only took me a decade to get around to it but the Dade Tomato structure is finally done. The base color layer is a photo laminate with additional photos “elevated” and layered on top to create relief. Details include: Shapeways security lights, Gold Medal Models security gate, scratch built dock bumpers, Atlas utility insulators,…

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Kodachrome

July 29, 2022 Lmind1
Photography and Lighting

An argument could be made that Jack DeLano was one of the most gifted photographers of all time. His work showcases the mind blowing, intangible, qualities of Kodachrome film. Library of Congress photo. (1940’s era) A recent publishing project has brought me back to the images of renowned photographer Jack DeLano. DeLano’s journey is a…

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Dade Tomato

July 24, 2022 Lmind1
Downtown Spur

I continue to slowly chip away at the block between 13th and 14th Avenues. Currently on the docket is Dade Tomato. More to come……

Choosing Sky Background Photos

July 5, 2022 Lmind1
Photography and Lighting

Cropping in a photo of an actual sky can create stunning results in terms of the appearance of the photos we take of our models….that is if you understand what your end game is going in. It’s easy to loose sight of that. I know I have in the past. With model photography we are…

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