The Legographer (updated post #37)

AndWhyNot · 02-12-2012, 19:49

Away from my long exposure & night photography, I've always enjoyed taking snaps of random things that caught my eye, from street art to interesting textures & odd moments- whether beautiful or ironic.

Then, kind of out of nowhere, I found myself with a Lego minifigure photographer, loosely styled on me (suit-hating, stubble, beanie hat).

It wasn't long before the minifigure was introduced to my day-to-day snaps and now I've found myself with a whole series of shots, expanding daily as I see more and more from the little guy's point of view.

It won't be to everyone's taste but I hope the fact it's a series of real-world snaps featuring a Lego man gives it a wider appeal than the more common wholly Lego-themed shots. I'm enjoying making & sharing them- and contemplating a 365 for next year. In the meantime there's regular updates on the Legography facebook page.

1// Rust In Me

2// Explore!

3// In Full Flow

4// Vantage Point

5// First Frost

6// Mother Nature

They say the best camera is the one you have with you so, to pre-empt the inevitable question, they're all shot on my iPhone with a range of apps - but mostly 645Pro (capture) and Snapseed (processing).

Thanks for looking, all comments welcome.

donnyburger · 02-12-2012, 19:54

Cool.

I had a go doing this a few years back with the kids, it's great fun!

These are cool.

davekiddle · 02-12-2012, 19:55

Simply Brilliant!

AdamSi · 02-12-2012, 20:22

Love these, I can see me copying your idea as can see its be real fun and give some inspiration

AdamSi · 02-12-2012, 20:23

Also love your attention to detail, just seen the footprints hehe

Longimanus · 02-12-2012, 20:43

Brilliant, I have been doing a few with my young son, keeps him interested and me happy at the same time;-)

Back during the Olympics I saw a collection of lego photographs with all the different events being setup

Tezz450D · 03-12-2012, 04:55

Great stuff, love 3,4 and 5 ... just fab

novocaine · 03-12-2012, 08:55

excellent, i've been doing similer as a bit of fun for a while now after seeing a slinkachu exhibition, in my camera bag are a couple of lego people and a few railway people, they get funny looks from people when they see them in my bag. nice idea with the camera too.
the pictures are excellent, a lot of them would be dull without the lego.
check it out, it's pretty cool.
http://slinkachu.com/home

mata.morrison · 03-12-2012, 10:29

Been following your shots on Flickr of the last wee while, makes me want Lego even more!

tomkbucks · 03-12-2012, 10:55

i do something similar great fun !

tomkbucks · 03-12-2012, 11:00

actually just spotted you have the tripod for the camera were did you get that ? i want one !

phildaintith · 03-12-2012, 11:55

always see these pop up on facebook and cant help but think 'damn you'

jc55 · 03-12-2012, 12:03

Very imagitive,love the footprints-

Deckard · 03-12-2012, 12:43

These are great! I agree, very imaginative.

AndWhyNot · 03-12-2012, 14:01 **Thread Starter**

Thank you all, what a great response. It's a lot of fun doing them in the first place but good to know people enjoy looking at them.

Thanks too for sharing the Slinkachu images- I've seen them recently and similar ones in the past. They're great too.

I think I need to start doing behind-the-scenes/ context shots, so people can see how some of the shots are made- it's really getting the little fella to keep still on a windy day, f'rinstance...

e902717 · 03-12-2012, 15:46

Andy this is brilliant, I thought about doing something like this, I might have to now!

scotty94 · 03-12-2012, 18:54

These are so cool!!

Think Lego is on my Christmas list lol

Just Dave · 03-12-2012, 19:03

Nice series Andrew, when are we going to see him shooting mini domes

AndWhyNot · 03-12-2012, 19:21 **Thread Starter**

^ Already working on it

Just Dave · 03-12-2012, 19:25

Manc Man · 03-12-2012, 20:14

These are great Andy, can't wait to see the mini domes.

steady_eddy · 04-12-2012, 05:27

these are amazing!

novocaine · 04-12-2012, 07:02

blob of bluetack in either leg, it adds just enough weight to hold the little sod down on windy days.

baron · 04-12-2012, 07:30

These look like so much fun, loving the foot prints

AndWhyNot · 04-12-2012, 10:07 **Thread Starter**

Ongoing thanks, seems like I've found a few Lego fans

Quote:

Originally Posted by novocaine

blob of bluetack in either leg, it adds just enough weight to hold the little sod down on windy days.

Good idea but because I normally compose behind the figure it's visible through the holes in the legs

BraindG · 04-12-2012, 10:39

Brilliant! - Might have to have a go at this myself, good work!

cuprachris · 04-12-2012, 18:50

so cool , been looking at getting some lego men to photograph in the mini studio BUT yours take it to another level , going to have to try this now

Rixy · 04-12-2012, 19:55

These are great. 6 is incredible!

dubzter · 04-12-2012, 20:36

brilliant shots, very imaginative, love it. Just liked the fb page

posiview · 04-12-2012, 20:50

#5 for me. Well composed, liking the footprints.

Cheers.

02-12-2012, 19:49	#1
AndWhyNot Forum Regular Real name : Andrew Location: Prime territory Posts: 1,313 Camera: Nikon inside	The Legographer (updated post #37) Away from my long exposure & night photography, I've always enjoyed taking snaps of random things that caught my eye, from street art to interesting textures & odd moments- whether beautiful or ironic. Then, kind of out of nowhere, I found myself with a Lego minifigure photographer, loosely styled on me (suit-hating, stubble, beanie hat). It wasn't long before the minifigure was introduced to my day-to-day snaps and now I've found myself with a whole series of shots, expanding daily as I see more and more from the little guy's point of view. It won't be to everyone's taste but I hope the fact it's a series of real-world snaps featuring a Lego man gives it a wider appeal than the more common wholly Lego-themed shots. I'm enjoying making & sharing them- and contemplating a 365 for next year. In the meantime there's regular updates on the Legography facebook page. 1// Rust In Me 2// Explore! 3// In Full Flow 4// Vantage Point 5// First Frost 6// Mother Nature They say the best camera is the one you have with you so, to pre-empt the inevitable question, they're all shot on my iPhone with a range of apps - but mostly 645Pro (capture) and Snapseed (processing). Thanks for looking, all comments welcome. __________________ \|= LongExposures.co.uk =\|= 500px =\|= flickr =\|= facebook =\|= twitter =\|= blog with long exposure & lightpainting tips =\| > how to... Lightpainted domes > how to... Lightpainting cars > how to... Urban star trails Last edited by AndWhyNot; 23-12-2012 at 08:56.

02-12-2012, 19:54	#2
donnyburger Quite Chatty Real name : Scott Location: Kendal Posts: 86 Camera: Canon EOS 550d	Cool. I had a go doing this a few years back with the kids, it's great fun! These are cool. __________________ donnyburger.com - my own little world

02-12-2012, 20:22	#4
AdamSi Been here a while Real name : Adam Location: Ilfracombe Posts: 292 Camera: Nikon D7000	Love these, I can see me copying your idea as can see its be real fun and give some inspiration __________________ Thank you - Adam Flickr

03-12-2012, 10:29	#9
mata.morrison Forum Regular Real name : Matthew Location: Isle of Lewis Posts: 541 Camera: Canon 5Dc	Been following your shots on Flickr of the last wee while, makes me want Lego even more! __________________ flickr\|facebook

03-12-2012, 15:46	#16
e902717 Been here a while Real name : Paul Posts: 312 Camera: Canon 5D MKII	Andy this is brilliant, I thought about doing something like this, I might have to now! __________________

02-12-2012, 19:55	#3
davekiddle Like to feel muppets Real name : Dave Location: Southampton Posts: 4,900 Camera: D700, D300, X100	Simply Brilliant!

02-12-2012, 20:23	#5
AdamSi Been here a while Real name : Adam Location: Ilfracombe Posts: 292 Camera: Nikon D7000	Also love your attention to detail, just seen the footprints hehe

02-12-2012, 20:43	#6
Longimanus Getting Comfy Location: Sussex Posts: 163 Camera: Nikon d7000	Brilliant, I have been doing a few with my young son, keeps him interested and me happy at the same time;-) Back during the Olympics I saw a collection of lego photographs with all the different events being setup

03-12-2012, 04:55	#7
Tezz450D Feet under the table Real name : Tezz Location: Herts Posts: 1,733	Great stuff, love 3,4 and 5 ... just fab

03-12-2012, 08:55	#8
novocaine Quite Chatty Real name : Dave Location: warr-ing-ton Posts: 59	excellent, i've been doing similer as a bit of fun for a while now after seeing a slinkachu exhibition, in my camera bag are a couple of lego people and a few railway people, they get funny looks from people when they see them in my bag. nice idea with the camera too. the pictures are excellent, a lot of them would be dull without the lego. check it out, it's pretty cool. http://slinkachu.com/home

03-12-2012, 10:55	#10
tomkbucks Been here a while Real name : thomas Location: Aylesbury Posts: 420 Camera: canon 60d	i do something similar great fun !

03-12-2012, 11:00	#11
tomkbucks Been here a while Real name : thomas Location: Aylesbury Posts: 420 Camera: canon 60d	actually just spotted you have the tripod for the camera were did you get that ? i want one !

03-12-2012, 11:55	#12
phildaintith Been here a while Real name : phil Location: cheshire - uk Posts: 253	always see these pop up on facebook and cant help but think 'damn you'

03-12-2012, 12:03	#13
jc55 Feet under the table Real name : john Location: worcestershire Posts: 3,298 Camera: Canon 7D gripped	Very imagitive,love the footprints-

03-12-2012, 12:43	#14
Deckard Forum Regular Real name : Ben Location: Leicestershire Posts: 909 Camera: Nikon D300, Bronica ETRSi	These are great! I agree, very imaginative.

03-12-2012, 14:01 Thread Starter	#15
AndWhyNot Forum Regular Real name : Andrew Location: Prime territory Posts: 1,313 Camera: Nikon inside	Thank you all, what a great response. It's a lot of fun doing them in the first place but good to know people enjoy looking at them. Thanks too for sharing the Slinkachu images- I've seen them recently and similar ones in the past. They're great too. I think I need to start doing behind-the-scenes/ context shots, so people can see how some of the shots are made- it's really getting the little fella to keep still on a windy day, f'rinstance...

03-12-2012, 18:54	#17
scotty94 Getting Comfy Real name : Carl Location: Northants NN8 Posts: 100 Camera: Nikon D7000	These are so cool!! Think Lego is on my Christmas list lol

03-12-2012, 19:03	#18
Just Dave Strange Real name : Dave Location: TeePee In Chorley Lancs Posts: 25,654 Camera: Eos 7D + Eos 400D + IPad3	Nice series Andrew, when are we going to see him shooting mini domes __________________ Visit Our Website Clicky Linky My Flickr Clicky Linky Visit My Blog Clicky Linky My 500px Clicky Linky http://twitter.com/#!/DaveFBarker

03-12-2012, 19:21 Thread Starter	#19
AndWhyNot Forum Regular Real name : Andrew Location: Prime territory Posts: 1,313 Camera: Nikon inside	^ Already working on it

03-12-2012, 19:25	#20
Just Dave Strange Real name : Dave Location: TeePee In Chorley Lancs Posts: 25,654 Camera: Eos 7D + Eos 400D + IPad3

03-12-2012, 20:14	#21
Manc Man Feet under the table Real name : Darren Location: Manchester Posts: 1,824 Camera: Canon EOS 7D Gripped +	These are great Andy, can't wait to see the mini domes.

04-12-2012, 05:27	#22
steady_eddy New here Real name : Edd Location: Bristol Posts: 27 Camera: Canon 600D	these are amazing!

04-12-2012, 07:02	#23
novocaine Quite Chatty Real name : Dave Location: warr-ing-ton Posts: 59	blob of bluetack in either leg, it adds just enough weight to hold the little sod down on windy days.

04-12-2012, 07:30	#24
baron New here Posts: 25	These look like so much fun, loving the foot prints

04-12-2012, 10:39	#26
BraindG Getting Comfy Real name : Barry Location: Manchester Posts: 182	Brilliant! - Might have to have a go at this myself, good work!

04-12-2012, 18:50	#27
cuprachris New here Real name : christopher Location: leeds Posts: 27 Camera: canon 1000d	so cool , been looking at getting some lego men to photograph in the mini studio BUT yours take it to another level , going to have to try this now

04-12-2012, 19:55	#28
Rixy Quite Chatty Posts: 51 Camera: Canon 5Dmkiii	These are great. 6 is incredible!

04-12-2012, 20:36	#29
dubzter Been here a while Real name : Alan Location: Far North of Scotland Posts: 334 Camera: Canon EOS 6D	brilliant shots, very imaginative, love it. Just liked the fb page

04-12-2012, 20:50	#30
posiview Growing roots Real name : Andy Location: Leeds, England Posts: 8,063 Camera: Nikon D300s (Nikon grip)	#5 for me. Well composed, liking the footprints. Cheers.