The adventures of BAXTER DANBOARD!!!

JessyJessy Registered Users Posts: 66 Big grins
edited August 26, 2012 in Other Cool Shots
Hi everyone. This is my first post on this big board and I figured I'd start out with my favorite set of pictures to date. The story behind this set is this: I saw some pictures on flickr that featured this small action figure called "Danboard". And I knew I had to have one:lust. So I went to Comic Con here in San Diego and bought one, name him Baxter Danboard, and stuck him in front of a camera:ivar. I've got about 25 pics of him so far. But I'll start from the beginning. I hope you'll agree they get better with time.
I'm pretty resiliant and very interested in getting better at photography. Comments and Critiques welcome. I've only been shooting off the little green automatic box since December 08.

Hot sauce where have you been my whole life?
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What the f...?
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Inventive little piglet isn't he?
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Just a little bit further
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Matrix- Red pill or blue pill?
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Join us...
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Here you dropped this, let me help you.
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Oh noes! I'm falling
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  • ZanottiZanotti Registered Users Posts: 1,411 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2009
    Very fun, quite imaginative and very nice photos.

    Welcome to the board, please post more!


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  • cletuscletus Registered Users Posts: 1,930 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2009
    Jessy,

    Welcome to dgrin wave.gif

    Nice shots! I'm looking forward to seeing more.
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  • CoryUTCoryUT Registered Users Posts: 367 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2009
    Nice series! #2 literally made me laugh.

    I was thinking about doing something very similar to this a few days ago, but I haven't figured out who my character will be.
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  • lilmommalilmomma Registered Users Posts: 1,060 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2009
    Ha ha ha...I laughed all the way through..I LOVE it, great idea!
  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2009
    bowdown.gif oh how fun these are!
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  • Darren Troy CDarren Troy C Registered Users Posts: 1,927 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2009
    Very cool! thumb.gif
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  • adbsgicomadbsgicom Registered Users Posts: 3,615 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2009
    Lots of fun across the board. I liked the lighting and shadow in the one with the plant most of all.
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  • jpcjpc Registered Users Posts: 840 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2009
    Very entertaining, thanks. I really like the shallow DOF. That hot sauce is EXCELLENT!
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  • JessyJessy Registered Users Posts: 66 Big grins
    edited August 17, 2009
    Why thank you for the warm welcome everyone. As promised here's the next round of images.

    Baxter decided to brush up on his photography to prepare for his new Mini Danboard friend I just ordered today. He's pretty excited to get a playmate.
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    Hi, You're small...like me!
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    You mean these are edible?
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    Stinking cat...next time I'm going to leave him up there.


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    Baxter to Ent: I'm a manga character NOT a hobbit.
    Ent to Baxter: Is that like an orc?

    These are all shot with the Nikkor 50mm 1.8 prime. I love that little lens. My lighting for the shots is mostly just natural light. But I've made use of a desk lamp and a floor lamp on some of them since I don't have a real flash...
  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2009
    thumb.gif haha..these are great. nice OOF elements and clean backgrounds.
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  • ZanottiZanotti Registered Users Posts: 1,411 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2009
    Its amazing to me how expresssive a little cardboard box can be!


    Z
    It is the purpose of life that each of us strives to become actually what he is potentially. We should be obsessed with stretching towards that goal through the world we inhabit.
  • JessyJessy Registered Users Posts: 66 Big grins
    edited August 18, 2009
    Jumping ahead here are two from tonight. Baxter was around this afternoon while I was painting my living room. He said he wanted to help so he scurried to the top of the ladder for a better vantage point.

    Pant, Pant, Pant...here I come...pant.
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    In the end all he was good for was pointing out the fact that I dripped on my carpet. After the fact of course.
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  • jpcjpc Registered Users Posts: 840 Major grins
    edited August 18, 2009
    So now I find myself waiting to see what Baxter does next. You've done a great job at personifying him. Keep it up!
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  • JessyJessy Registered Users Posts: 66 Big grins
    edited August 19, 2009
    They don't make ice bucket lids very action figure accessible
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    This is a lot harder than it looks when you're only 5" tall.
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    Went to the cove today and got some GREAT shots with the help of my friend Patrick one of my first ever flash sunset type things.
    And no...I didn't fake those tracks. They were really there!!

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    That's just incredible
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    Pride Rock
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    Flash whore thanks goes to Patrick. Without him and his flash this shot would be a black square

    Apricot Sunset


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    He's got his oh &hit face on
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  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited August 19, 2009
    rolleyes1.gifNeat creative shots. Excellent work from the little green box.
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    They look pro to me. Not so easy to "see" creatively but you certainly
    make it look easy in this set. wings.gifIf you keep at it at this level or better
    I'm certain you'll earn a star on the walk of fame. Very much looking
    forward to seeing more cool pics from your efforts.

    Also, welcome to Dgrin. :D
    Michael
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited August 19, 2009
    I must say that this series shows a lot of creativity and very nice photographic ability. And yes, you've given this little guy a personality.

    Looking forward to seeing more thumb.gif
    Randy
  • KellyCKellyC Registered Users Posts: 129 Major grins
    edited August 19, 2009
    Jessy,
    You really should write a book for children with Baxter. It looks like you have some good ideas already and the pictures are just great. I am sure many children would love to read "The adventures of Baxter". Most of you shots are great, and you seem to bring the little guy to life. I really enjoyed the series and look forward to seeing more of them.

    Kelly
  • JessyJessy Registered Users Posts: 66 Big grins
    edited August 19, 2009
    DaddyO wrote:
    rolleyes1.gifNeat creative shots. Excellent work from the little green box.
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    Thank you so much. To clarify, I'm not on the green box anymore :). I'm shooting mostly aperture priority or manual now. But I did just learn to get off the box in December.
    I must say that this series shows a lot of creativity and very nice photographic ability. And yes, you've given this little guy a personality.
    Looking forward to seeing more thumb.gif
    Thanks! Its always a challenge to find more situations for him. But I'm working on it.
    Jessy,
    You really should write a book for children with Baxter. It looks like you have some good ideas already and the pictures are just great. I am sure many children would love to read "The adventures of Baxter". Most of you shots are great, and you seem to bring the little guy to life. I really enjoyed the series and look forward to seeing more of them.

    Kelly
    Kelly, Thank you. You're not the first to suggest a book. But I wouldn't even know where to start with something like that. I assume that since this is a character it would be subject to copyright laws just like a batman figurine would be. I run my own little marketing company and have never aspired to make money in photography so I don't see myself spending much time on researching publishers :). Although it would be fun....
  • JessyJessy Registered Users Posts: 66 Big grins
    edited August 19, 2009
    That was a hard climb

    It made me sweat
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    Baxter likes different music than me, so when I have my stereo blasting, he rocks out to my iphone.
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    Baxter had a dream about flying through Lindt White Chocolate candies. They are undoubtedly his favorite.

    (This was the most in depth setup to date. Baxter is actually suspended and so are the candies. Set up can be seen here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/creativesoup/3825612408/)
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    Raining Chocolate from Heaven- This is the part of the dream where it started to rain luscious chocolate all around Baxter.
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    And this brings you up to date with all the Baxter shots to date. The chocolate shots are the ones I'm most proud of. Most of the shots were "set up" and not just shot on the fly, but this was the most thought about.
  • eL eSs VeeeL eSs Vee Registered Users Posts: 1,243 Major grins
    edited August 19, 2009
    Oh crud! Now I want white chocolate and a Baxter of my own!

    Fantastic shots; each telling a story of its own. I love 'em! clap.gifthumb.gif
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  • JessyJessy Registered Users Posts: 66 Big grins
    edited August 19, 2009
    eL eSs Vee wrote:
    Oh crud! Now I want white chocolate and a Baxter of my own!
    Fantastic shots; each telling a story of its own. I love 'em! clap.gifthumb.gif

    W00t! Slowly building a Baxter army :). And sugar addicts wings.gif
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited August 20, 2009
    the chocolate shots are so very well done. as are the rest as mentioned.
    seems you are a natural in vision and skill. way way cool. :D
    Michael
  • jpcjpc Registered Users Posts: 840 Major grins
    edited August 20, 2009
    Jessy,

    Register your images with the US Copyright Office and pitch Baxter to Nickeloden. You can upload an entire batch of pics to the ECO site for $35.00.

    http://www.copyright.gov/

    JP
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  • lilmommalilmomma Registered Users Posts: 1,060 Major grins
    edited August 20, 2009
    I iloveyou.gifiloveyou.gif Baxter! Seriously this is awesome, keep it coming!!
  • NomadRipNomadRip Registered Users Posts: 180 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    These are great! clap.gif
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  • leaforteleaforte Registered Users Posts: 1,948 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Hee Hee! Very Cool.
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  • Chrissiebeez_NLChrissiebeez_NL Registered Users Posts: 1,295 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Jessy wrote:
    That was a hard climb

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    Holy cr*p! this is some sweet shot! bowdown.gif i've been following this thread silently and there are some true gems in here! awesome work! thumb.gif
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  • AFBlueAFBlue Registered Users Posts: 135 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Strange, but interesting, photos & character. Nice show of creativity, I think. The others were cute, but this is the one that made me laugh.

    Here you dropped this, let me help you.
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  • AFBlueAFBlue Registered Users Posts: 135 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    jpc wrote:
    Jessy,

    Register your images with the US Copyright Office and pitch Baxter to Nickeloden. You can upload an entire batch of pics to the ECO site for $35.00.

    http://www.copyright.gov/

    JP

    Jessy,

    I suspect this is good advise and might be better done today than tomorrow. You have a very appealing little character here.
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  • chrisjohnsonchrisjohnson Registered Users Posts: 772 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Found myself looking today to find out what the little guy was up to.

    Love it
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