Dreadmanes prehistoric photography

[MoarCrossovers]

What camera do you use for your shoots?

[dreadmane]

What camera do you use for your shoots?

I use a Canon 5D mkII with various lenses and a Olympus Tough for underwater shots.

[ceratopsian]

I've just been catching up with your latest shots (been on holiday!).  I really enjoyed them.  I love the bright light off to the right and the long shadow in the foreground on "Strider".  The water splash effect in "River Crossing" is superb and the Pentaceratops' expression is perfect for the scene.  I love the lighting and the sense of deep distance off to the left in "Evening Snack", which is partly created by the way the angle of the log draws the eye to the distance.  Perfect positioning of the Dimorphodon too - having some of him "out of shot" makes it look so much more a real shot of a living beast.  The sense of heat in "Strider 2" is palpable.  Great sand effect too in "Showdown".  Looking forward to seeing more from you!

[Simon]

 

Man, I am almost intimidated into not doing the contest this year after seeing those pictures!!! 

The first one - The Theri vs TRex - if that had been submitted for this year's contest, it would have gotten my #1 vote.  Its simple, it has motion, tension, impact and - most of all LIFELIKE realism!!!!!! AMAZING work!  I won't ask how many takes of throwing sand it took to get THAT photo - BUT - I AM asking how exactly you did that effect?  I'm assuming its not digital - or is it???

[Simon]

No way can my own outdoor photography match up to work like yours ...  ... I might have to try a different concept approach altogether ... lets see if I can get the time to actually do it this year ... 

[dreadmane]

I've just been catching up with your latest shots (been on holiday!).  I really enjoyed them.  I love the bright light off to the right and the long shadow in the foreground on "Strider".  The water splash effect in "River Crossing" is superb and the Pentaceratops' expression is perfect for the scene.  I love the lighting and the sense of deep distance off to the left in "Evening Snack", which is partly created by the way the angle of the log draws the eye to the distance.  Perfect positioning of the Dimorphodon too - having some of him "out of shot" makes it look so much more a real shot of a living beast.  The sense of heat in "Strider 2" is palpable.  Great sand effect too in "Showdown".  Looking forward to seeing more from you!

Thank you ceratopsian! Iam flattered .

Man, I am almost intimidated into not doing the contest this year after seeing those pictures!!! 

The first one - The Theri vs TRex - if that had been submitted for this year's contest, it would have gotten my #1 vote.  Its simple, it has motion, tension, impact and - most of all LIFELIKE realism!!!!!! AMAZING work!  I won't ask how many takes of throwing sand it took to get THAT photo - BUT - I AM asking how exactly you did that effect?  I'm assuming its not digital - or is it???

Many thanks Simon, Iam glad you like it ! The sand effect is just what it looks like, sand. It took some time to get the timing, shutter speed and throw angle just right .

Some more recent shots:

Browsing


Conqueror

[Simon]

You've actually managed to get that TRex-like ... THING ... (put out by the "company-whose-name-I-shall-not-speak") to look GOOD!!! 

I am STUNNED.  You really ARE a great photographer!!!!   

[ZoPteryx]

Beautiful imagery!  Those sand effects in the earlier post are insanely cool! 

[dreadmane]

You've actually managed to get that TRex-like ... THING ... (put out by the "company-whose-name-I-shall-not-speak") to look GOOD!!! 

I am STUNNED.  You really ARE a great photographer!!!!   

Thank you Simon, Iam flattered! .

Beautiful imagery!  Those sand effects in the earlier post are insanely cool! 

Many thanks ZoPteryx!

[dreadmane]

Some Dimorphodon shots:

Climber

Climber #2

[IrritatorRaji]

Beautiful shots, as always I love CollectA's Dimorphodon

[Lanthanotus]

Nice Dimorphodon shots, best figure of 2017 imo. I got the Rebor Sentry set also just for the purpose of the Protolindenia being prey company to the pterosaur

[Bokisaurus]

Great photos, I love that Dimorphodon a lot

[PhilSauria]

Bypassing the rex - which Triceratops is it that you have used in the 'Conqueror' photo?, I don't recognize it off hand.

[dreadmane]

Beautiful shots, as always I love CollectA's Dimorphodon

Thank you IrriatorRaji!

Nice Dimorphodon shots, best figure of 2017 imo. I got the Rebor Sentry set also just for the purpose of the Protolindenia being prey company to the pterosaur

Many thanks Lanthanotus! I totally agree, the Collecta Dimorphodon is Awsome!

Great photos, I love that Dimorphodon a lot

Thanks Bokisaurus!

Bypassing the rex - which Triceratops is it that you have used in the 'Conqueror' photo?, I don't recognize it off hand.

It is the Rebor Fallen Queen Triceratops replica

[dreadmane]

I think its time for some prehistoric mammal action photos .

Overpowered #1-3

[PhilSauria]

There are a few photographers taking their collection out into the 'real' world, beyond the controlled environment of the room or rooms that the figures may otherwise be displayed in - but I must say the feeling of action that you are achieving really sets these apart! The flying dirt and rocks really sells the conflict here. Nice work!

[Andreioli]

Beautiful work Dreadmane !
Those are some really cinematic shots.

Now THAT's a movie I want to see 

[sepp]

absolutely gorgeous photography, and awesome composition on all of them

[dreadmane]

There are a few photographers taking their collection out into the 'real' world, beyond the controlled environment of the room or rooms that the figures may otherwise be displayed in - but I must say the feeling of action that you are achieving really sets these apart! The flying dirt and rocks really sells the conflict here. Nice work!

Thank you PhilSauria!

Beautiful work Dreadmane !
Those are some really cinematic shots.

Now THAT's a movie I want to see 

Indeed, would´nt that be something . Thank you Andreioli!

absolutely gorgeous photography, and awesome composition on all of them

Thanks for your compliments sepp!