Dreadmanes prehistoric photography

[ceratopsian]

"Overpowered 2" is a stunner. It's really hard to believe you were photographing solid fixed position models. Andeioli's "cinematic" is spot on.

[Jose S.M.]

That last set is amazing! There's real sense of movement and action in the last two shots.

[dreadmane]

"Overpowered 2" is a stunner. It's really hard to believe you were photographing solid fixed position models. Andeioli's "cinematic" is spot on.

Thank you ceratopsian! It glads me to hear, it is what Iam trying to achieve

That last set is amazing! There's real sense of movement and action in the last two shots.

Many thanks Jose_S.M!

Here's another recent shot:

The bull of Gondwana

[Dinomike]

Amazing pictures! I especially love the movement in your shots!

[dreadmane]

Amazing pictures! I especially love the movement in your shots!

Thank you Dinomike !

[dreadmane]

I wanted to capture a jurassic battle scene and after around 200 shots i finally got what I wanted (a big thanks to the weather gods for the hot and dry weather).


Jurassic showdown

[Jose S.M.]

Another amazing shot!

[Lanthanotus]

While also taking my figures out for some shooting from time to time, I am not the biggest fan of outdoor shots, mostly because it can be quite difficult to get an environmental setting that looks natural and authentic with the figures....

That being said, you really got the knack of it, dreadmane, not only with the setting (or masking/fading out of environment), but also with making the best out of the figures' stances, even those who are very awkwardly posed (as the Papo Iguanodon imo). 200 shots also speaks for some serious dedication, and it's visible in every shot you post here, great work!

[PhilSauria]

Well your dedication, and 200 shots is nothing short of dedication!, not to mention persistence - IMHO this is your best yet. Fabulous image and thanks for posting these.

[ceratopsian]

I can only echo the others - you have extreme patience.  It's a superb shot.

[dreadmane]

Many thanks to Jose_S.M., Lanthanotus, PhilSauria and ceratopsian for your kind compliments !

[dreadmane]

After all the action shots I though it was time for a calmer shot.

Mother and son

[dreadmane]

Got my creative beasts Velociraptor the other day, had to get some desert shots .

Sand storm


The swift robber of Mongolia

[ceratopsian]

The effect in Sandstorm is magnificent.  You have also achieved a very realistic pose for your raptor in this shot.  The posing rod is barely visible!

[Bokisaurus]

Beautiful photos, very impressive. I hope that you are saving one for the diorama contest this year.

[PhilSauria]

More images worthy of the Paleo figure version of National Geographic! (If there was such a thing). Hope your Raptors didn't get too dirty - those things aren't cheap, as least not from where I'm standing.

[dreadmane]

Many thanks to you ceratopsian, Bokisaurus and Philsauria for you kind complements, Iam glad you liked them!

[Nimravus]

Wow your pictures are stunning! The movement you are providing in them looks real! They are extremely well prepared, you must be really meticulous! In addition to that, the environment around suits the scene perfectly! Congrats!

[dreadmane]

Wow your pictures are stunning! The movement you are providing in them looks real! They are extremely well prepared, you must be really meticulous! In addition to that, the environment around suits the scene perfectly! Congrats!

Thank you so much Nimravus, Iam flattered !

Here's some more recent shots for ya!

Mist hunter


Hunter and prey

[dreadmane]

Hi all!
Heres some Papo 2018 Acrocanthosaurus shots for ya:

King of the hill


Cretaceous showdown