June 1941 German Pak Crew in Action (1 Viewer)

[PanzerAce1944]

Two German Light Infantry Pak guns take out Soviet light armored targets while an Infantry NCO scouts out the scene ahead before bringing his squad forward

 

[villagehorse]

Good use of that backdrop PA, really heightens the drama going on, cheers, Robin.

 

[Guy]

great shots, the figures blend in nicely with the backdrop
guy

 

[Iron Brigade]

"PanzerAce1944":

Great looking photos with a really neat WW2 backdrop photo!

"Iron Brigade"

 

[Firebat]

Great idea and setup...

I have been working with backdrops a lot as of late. Here is what I found.

Try the pic again but tone down the lighting on your figures to better blend with the backdrop. Watch for shadow direction also. Dont cast a shadow on the backdrop.

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Good use of that backdrop PA, really heightens the drama going on, cheers, Robin.

great shots, the figures blend in nicely with the backdrop
guy

"PanzerAce1944":

Great looking photos with a really neat WW2 backdrop photo!

"Iron Brigade"

Great idea and setup...

I have been working with backdrops a lot as of late. Here is what I found.

Try the pic again but tone down the lighting on your figures to better blend with the backdrop. Watch for shadow direction also. Dont cast a shadow on the backdrop.

Thanks All.......Alex, Yes that is the first thing I noticed too about the pics. I can't get the "flash" to turn off for the life of me.....as this is the prime culprit casting shadows, etc..... Thanks Again ! :smile2:

 

[Firebat]

Thanks All.......Alex, Yes that is the first thing I noticed too about the pics. I can't get the "flash" to turn off for the life of me.....as this is the prime culprit casting shadows, etc..... Thanks Again ! :smile2:

The flash has to go, check Amazon they have inexpensive photo lights ( Actually 2 is better ) one to take the shadow off the backdrop. I learned this a long time ago.

For anyone who is even a little serious about doing diorama photography this should be your first step.

Then you can starting getting into lighting temperature and Kelvin ratings etc.

I hope this helps. Remember I am NOT a professional photographer, I just learn as I go along. Alex

Here is a recent dio, notice the light coming from the right so there is no shadow on the backdrop

Also the color "Temperature" is the same foreground and backdrop

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Alex, I think a near term purchase will definately be at least one photo light. For me the hobby is way more fun when you can assemble a good scene and get some photos off to share with others here on the forum.
Making dio scenes and improving picture quality gives it all a whole new dimension and quite relaxing in its own right ! Appreciate your feedback !!! :wink2:

 

[Firebat]

Alex, I think a near term purchase will definately be at least one photo light. For me the hobby is way more fun when you can assemble a good scene and get some photos off to share with others here on the forum.
Making dio scenes and improving picture quality gives it all a whole new dimension and quite relaxing in its own right ! Appreciate your feedback !!! :wink2:

I am hesitant to give advise, I am no expert, I have learned a few things here and there, the light rather than a flash is imperative though.

As you stated I enjoy my collection so much more when I photograph it in a dio. Usually I do a scene, leave it out for a while, photograph it, then change it and repeat the process.

Actually I usually have 3 or 4 scenes in development at the same time.

Alex

 

[PanzerAce1944]

I would like to thank the following for their "likes" :salute::

Likes: (9) cruelios (12-26-2012),DM101 (12-25-2012),Iron Brigade (12-26-2012),Jack (12-25-2012),Poppo (12-25-2012),The Lt. (12-26-2012),TomNT (12-25-2012),villagehorse (12-25-2012),waynepoo (12-25-2012)

 

[wayne556517]

Great shot Wayne.

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Great shot Wayne.

Thanks Mate ! I am looking to amp up my game for 2013 as far as dio scenes go.....Striving for more quality and realism !!!

 

[Bombon]

Nice set up and great pictures.

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Nice set up and great pictures.

Thanks Bombon......Always appreciated ^&cool