[ESL-Ch3A] The Road to Fame and Riches

[Capt Wolf]

“World famous explorer Thaddeus Calvo claims the Fountain of Youth in the name of King Fernando and Eslandola. Calvo followed the clues that dozens of other adventurers failed to decipher to find the no-longer-mythical waters on an undisclosed island in the east. Calvo is now the toast of the Brick Seas, as leaders of various factions bid on his services.”

Yes, that is how the report in the Kings Port Advertiser should read, thought Calvo. Publicity and showmanship are key in this new modern age! That is why Calvo, moderately famous in certain social circles, brought along a painter to capture the moment for posterity. Putting two of the finest suits of armor he could lay his hands on (it’s amazing how much like gold you can make an old brass breastplate look with a little elbow grease) on a couple of his crew, he had them stand in the background with the Eslandic banner. The natives were willing to pose for the painting for a few trade items. The hardest part of this “epic” quest, thought Calvo, was finding such an idyllic-looking spot that wouldn’t be instantly recognizable. The Fountain of Youth? Surely this large puddle from a recent rainstorm, dressed up with some border stones, has mythical restorative powers!

Once back to civilization, Calvo would hire another artist to convert the painting to an engraving suitable for mass printing. Then this image would be all anyone would know of this “glorious” moment, and kings and trade companies would shower him with gold and everlasting fame would be his!

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I decided to try my hand again at a FP build, but I couldn't get the background elements out of the field of focus. Other than that, I'm relatively happy with the effect. As for the story concept, I just wanted to poke fun at how various historic events are "preserved." All C&C welcome!

[Mr Greeble]

I like the forced perspective here!

[blackdeathgr]

Lovely build! First pic indeed looks like a painting!

[kaiju]

The forced perspective still works pretty well even without the background being slightly blurred. And composition is apparently everything.

[Mpyromaxos]

Nice creation!

I like the way you put the small figures an the mini-boat in the background to give a sense of depth in the photo!

[Ayrlego]

I agree with Kaiju, the forced perspective indeed works well even without the background out of focus. For a large puddle it does look quite scenic!

Edited July 12, 2016 by Ayrlego

[Puvel]

Excellent story! Perspective looks great as well, nice little boat you made there

[TitusV]

That first image with the micro-background works very well!

[Fuzzy MacFuzz]

'I just wanted to poke fun at how various historic events are "preserved."'

What can you possiby mean? I can't imagine.

Great build which made me smile, I think you've nailed it very nicely. Will Calvo return home to a hero's reception or a hanging...or maybe both?

[Bregir]

Both the full view and the painters perspective are looking great. I particularly like the use of microfigs, and that microvessel in the background - they give a very effective forced perspective.

The whole idea of "improving" the scene is very cool too. Well done!