cactustrain Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I'm working on a new diorama and it's getting to the point where there's something to photograph. It's a move away from my usual industrial setting into something more rural. It's called September Lineside as that is the time of year to is set in and it concentrates on lineside vegetation. I'm working on a 'how it's done...' article. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cactustrain Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Getting near finished now. The backscene is hand painted - not that it shows up in this shot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhills Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I don't log on very often anymore but that last photo had me remembering my password instantly ! Absolutely superb and possibly thee most realistic shot I've ever seen. Please get one of the photoshop masters to add some steam & smoke and I think we will have the ultimate in diorama realism. Great work Cactustrain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Fantastic, how long is the overall diorama? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Wow! I look forward to an how to article! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactustrain Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Cheers guys. It's been nice working on some summer scenery in February - helps to take the winter blues away. If you can't get away for some sun, bring it home! The diorama is 36" by 18" in size. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Superb work - Many Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Stunning, absolutely stunning. I thought it was a photograph of the real thing and to be honest I am still not convinced that this is a model. Modelling of the highest order, well done Sir. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactustrain Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Ta for the feedback. Someone suggested I could add smoke. I don't usually like PS use in photos (apart from removing the odd hair) if it alters what was originally there, but I think if you do use it, then you should own up. So, this shot has smoke that's been added digitally. It has been created using PS tools, and not imported from another photograph. I am more in favour of post processed backscenes than photographs of layouts with backscenes printed from photographs. I think there is more talent in using Photoshop than in photographing a photograph! However, that is my own subjective opinion and it's a moot point. All the backscenes on my dioramas and layout are hand painted or plain card though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactustrain Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 These two shots have had smoke added during the post processing stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyphil Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Getting near finished now. The backscene is hand painted - not that it shows up in this shot! Untitled_Panorama2.jpg These two shots have had smoke added during the post processing stage. with steam2.jpg Jog on mate. we're not all stupid on here you know. These are real photos. No way are these models. Re the smoke, I think the second of the three "smoke added" photos works really well there. Just gives the illusion of the loco coasting with steam off. (Photos saved to the "Inspirations" folder for when I get stuck on a project. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactustrain Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 S&D ghost train. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMay Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 To recreate a photograph you need to understand how film reacts in a box brownie camera. For that you need to look at prototype photos. The sky generally got overexposed. The only way that #4 could be improved is with a bit of dark smoke rising from the chimney, while leaving the sky overcooked. The hazy drifting smoke doesn't look natural. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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