WWII Battle Scenes Part 2 (1 Viewer)

[sammy719]

Taking a break at the lookout post

The Chaffee ready to take on the dreaded Panther

Taking prisoner

After the massacre

Battle in the Ardennes

Grille tank on the move

 

[Mister Dave]

Really enjoying the BOB scenes. Just recently got a couple of these items and looking forward to getting more in future. I was wondering if a 2 1/2 ton truck had been done previously and there it is in your photos. How scarce are those now, and how about the riders in the back as well. Thanks for the great photos.

MD

 

[sammy719]

Really enjoying the BOB scenes. Just recently got a couple of these items and looking forward to getting more in future. I was wondering if a 2 1/2 ton truck had been done previously and there it is in your photos. How scarce are those now, and how about the riders in the back as well. Thanks for the great photos.

MD

hi dave, it took me awhile to find the jimmy,but they are out there,just gotta do a little diggin to find them.....sammy

 

[Halo]

job well done....

 

[sammy719]

hey, do y'all think the black and white looks o.k.??new camera and still learning to use it....sammy

 

[JPB]

Great pictures

JP

 

[Harrytheheid]

hey, do y'all think the black and white looks o.k.??new camera and still learning to use it....sammy

Just my opinion Sammy; some snaps lend themselves well to the B&W treatment - especially those depicting the Bulge. It tends to add to the bleakness and feeling of cold misery for all concerned.

Cheers
H

 

[Saber]

Agree with Harry on the B&Ws. Gives it a bleakness with that "I'm freezing my keister off" feel.

 

[OzDigger]

hey, do y'all think the black and white looks o.k.??new camera and still learning to use it....sammy

I prefer color usually but some black & white shots are effective, especially when the contrast is adjusted to true black and white to avoid the over exposed look after the color is removed.

 

[binder001]

Nice scenes - good work - keep it up!
Gary

 

[Harrytheheid]

Agree with Harry on the B&Ws. Gives it a bleakness with that "I'm freezing my keister off" feel.

Just like these, Saber..?? Brrrrrrr....!!!!
Cheers
H

 

[Mister Dave]

H, I remember when you were first introducing this dio., being really impressed with the rutted icy/muddy tank track effects and the icy/muddy foot paths. If I ever attempt to make a winter diorama base I intend to try and recreate the effect. And yes, the B&W looks great with these cold and bleak looking scenes.

MD

 

[Louis Badolato]

That's COOOOL!!!! (pun intended)

 

[Harrytheheid]

H, I remember when you were first introducing this dio., being really impressed with the rutted icy/muddy tank track effects and the icy/muddy foot paths. If I ever attempt to make a winter diorama base I intend to try and recreate the effect. And yes, the B&W looks great with these cold and bleak looking scenes.

MD

Thanks MD.
As a novice at this kind of thing, I find Winter dios pretty easy to do. Any real SNAFU's I make are simply disguised with snow....
I think I posted a kind-of step by step guide in the "How-To; Dioramas Section" on recreating that particular wintery scene.
As for photography, it really depends on what mood, affect, or atmosphere you're trying to put across. Rather than posting a straightforward snap, there's all kinds of interesting software effects you can apply to your pictures to make them that little bit different. You can even make your photos resemble some of the film effects in SPR and BOB's.
One way to get that authentic gritty and overexposed look that recreates so many WWI or WWII combat photos is to really go to town and strongly emphasise the contrast and sharpness, then change to B&W, apply a Sepia effect, then change back to colour. Repeat the process a few times if you like until you've achieved that washed out but sharp look, then post it to obtain other members positive or indeed, negative feedback.
I really liked the original Battle of the Bulge photos that I took recently, but applying some effects made them even more striking in my opinion, cos the additional software effects seems to amplify the shear bleakness of the conflict that ordinary people were caught up in. The complete lack of any kind of backdrop also focusses the viewers attention on the ruined tank and the figures.
What do you guy's think of the before and after photos I'm posting below, Dave, Saber, Sammy....??

Original Photo.

With Software Effects.

Original Photo.

With Software Effects.

 

[Harrytheheid]

That's COOOOL!!!! (pun intended)

Apt Pun....

Cheers
H

 

[Alexdakar]

Looks like fun experimenting with your camera. Great pics.

 

[sammy719]

i think the pics look awesome, i love to be able to do some different looks with my camera, but alas i'm just learning to use the dang thing.....sammy

Thanks MD.
As a novice at this kind of thing, I find Winter dios pretty easy to do. Any real SNAFU's I make are simply disguised with snow....
I think I posted a kind-of step by step guide in the "How-To; Dioramas Section" on recreating that particular wintery scene.
As for photography, it really depends on what mood, affect, or atmosphere you're trying to put across. Rather than posting a straightforward snap, there's all kinds of interesting software effects you can apply to your pictures to make them that little bit different. You can even make your photos resemble some of the film effects in SPR and BOB's.
One way to get that authentic gritty and overexposed look that recreates so many WWI or WWII combat photos is to really go to town and strongly emphasise the contrast and sharpness, then change to B&W, apply a Sepia effect, then change back to colour. Repeat the process a few times if you like until you've achieved that washed out but sharp look, then post it to obtain other members positive or indeed, negative feedback.
I really liked the original Battle of the Bulge photos that I took recently, but applying some effects made them even more striking in my opinion, cos the additional software effects seems to amplify the shear bleakness of the conflict that ordinary people were caught up in. The complete lack of any kind of backdrop also focusses the viewers attention on the ruined tank and the figures.
What do you guy's think of the before and after photos I'm posting below, Dave, Saber, Sammy....??

Original Photo.

With Software Effects.

Original Photo.

With Software Effects.

 

[Harrytheheid]

i think the pics look awesome, i love to be able to do some different looks with my camera, but alas i'm just learning to use the dang thing.....sammy

Just keep snapping away Sammy and try a few different things. Look forward to seeing more of your photos.

Cheers
H

 

[Harrytheheid]

Looks like fun experimenting with your camera. Great pics.

Thanks very much Alex. Here's another one it was a lot of fun playing around with.
Cheers
H

 

[debrito]

I like your destroyed tank. You built it you self?