Mark Kelso Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 I'm sorry for being a bit late in posting this (it's been up for a week or so elsewhere) but hopefully better late than never. Inspired by the 1931 Dracula movie starring Bela Lugosi. Happy Halloween, everyone! Quote
Zorbas Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 Wow, that's just amazing! Well done Mark, your work is one of the most impressive things I've seen lately! The black and white photography looks great for a MOC like this and there are so many details, I honestly don't know from where to start. The Great Hall looks fantastic and the light that comes from the windows really adds to the whole "haunted" environment. Count Dracula himself holding a candle looks great and the image with the fireplace and the painting above it is just like a movie scene. One of the most atmospheric creations I've ever seen, hands down. Well done for once more! Quote
XimenaPaulina Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 (edited) WOW! Simply fantastic Halloween creation Mark! This has got to be the best black-and-white MOC I've seen! The grayscale tone, plus the impressive lighting effects perfectly captures the Dracula castle atmosphere. You're good Sir, really good, my hats off to you. Edited October 24, 2010 by KielDaMan Quote
Elander Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 I am totally impressed. Your MOC is fantastic and horrorfying. The picture with the lady over the fireplace is amazing. Best Dracula Moc I've ever seen! Quote
Stiel Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 This should easily go into the Historic Photography thread. The photographing makes this already great work totally outstanding. Quote
Admiral Ron Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 Wonderful! The black and white pictures really bring it together, and the amount of details are amazing! I especially like the staircase and the arch above the door. Keep up the great work! Quote
blueandwhite Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 There's something to be said about great photography. The very best MOCs only appear great when properly staged and photographed. Needless to say, you've really breathed life (or perhaps death) into this MOC with your shots. The light streaming through the window is absolutely haunting. It really sets the mood. Just one quick question; how did you manage the lighting in the third photograph? Quote
Mrlegoninja Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 WOW! This is just fantastic! Greatt work! Quote
Mark Kelso Posted October 24, 2010 Author Posted October 24, 2010 There's something to be said about great photography. The very best MOCs only appear great when properly staged and photographed. Needless to say, you've really breathed life (or perhaps death) into this MOC with your shots. The light streaming through the window is absolutely haunting. It really sets the mood. Just one quick question; how did you manage the lighting in the third photograph? Thanks for the good word. To answer your question about lighting - I used an underexposed shot, and a flashlight for the candlelight. The flashlight was small to begin with, but I built a mask made of bricks with a single "1 x 2 technic w/ one hole" piece in the very center. The mask resulted in a very focused beam of light that I could then use to emphasize a certain area. Quote
charlieboy Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 Cant really say much more than has already been said,its a work of art is that! Hope you dont mind but your first pic is now my pc's wallpaper! Quote
Big Cam Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 OK, wow, that is amazing photography work, as well as an immensely impressive room. It is literally to scale, at least I think so. Very impressive, seeing this gives me an idea for a classic mafia game. Quote
Captain Blockbeard Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 After having just watched that film on television yesterday, I can say that upon seeing your first image, I thought, "That is identical to the stage/scene in the original Dracula movie!" You mention that the film was an inspiration for this MOC, and I can tell that you've captured it perfectly. Quote
Milargo Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 Fabelhaft! I can't begin to explain how awesome this moc is! I really loved looking at all the detail. Really, fantastic work. Perfect moc. Now I've gotta go see the movie! Quote
Dragonator Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 I was admiring this when I saw it blogged on TBB, I'm glad it was built by an EB member! Really awesome work here, the details are superb and I really like the derelict but not overly rubble-strewn look of the place. The lighting and overall presentation is commendable, certainly not something you see done with Lego everyday. Thanks for sharing it here with us. Quote
lightningtiger Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Just AWESOME 'Mark', totally AWESOME.....the most fantastic part is Dracula holding that candle stick with a flame aglow. Excellent designing and photography, you caught the mood of the scene perfectly ! Keep up the cool work and keep on spooking ! Quote
The Penguin Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) Amazing! Simply amazing! Great MOCs do not require many words. Superb work! Good day, ladies and gentlemen! ) Edited October 25, 2010 by The Penguin Quote
Captain Becker Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 As everyone has already sayed, this is just amazing! The fireplace and verything is just beatifully detailed. Overall this is fabolous! Captain Becker Quote
autobrick Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Wow... What can I say that hasn't already been said? This is phenomenal! If there were higher resolution pictures, this would make fine Halloween themed wallpaper! Quote
Flare Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 Wow, Mark, you never seem to disappoint me... this is just amazing! Beautiful black and white photography and amazing photoshopping (candle)... great work Quote
Brig. Brick Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 wow, this post is a piece of art!!! Quote
Hewman Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 A great combination of building and photography skills. You certainly captured the atmosphere and look of the movie, well done! Quote
the Inventor Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 What a great moc Mark Kelso, But what an awesome photo. I really like the light that shines trough the window's on the right. And the fireplace is really well build. the Inventor Quote
Dan the Brickman Posted October 30, 2010 Posted October 30, 2010 Wow.... (what everyone else said about great photography/awesome build) Quote
Randal Posted October 30, 2010 Posted October 30, 2010 That's pretty sweet. Dracula is one of my favorite books. I like the black and white pics here. Quote
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