I am systematically creating collages of the structures at SDC, here is a start.
This one of the Blacksmith Shop measures 31"x45"
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/rubedugans/bsmithcollage.jpg)
I have posted this one before of the Law Offices/rear of Grandfathers Mansion.
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/rubedugans/lawofficescopy.jpg)
I just wanted to aknowledge these wonderful collages. Fantastic Job. Lets see more!
that is a great idea.. what a way to get a "view"!
that is pretty cool
thanks! I have them set up for poster size when I get the $$ for it. I have a few more that I need to post eventually. I took insiration from a photographer I studied while in college- David Hockney- and his collage work. If I can get to it in the next few days I'll post a few of the others.
That photo of the blacksmith shop is great.
The green of a spring tree in SDC against the old buildings and the black top is such a fresh happy color.
Here's another from the same trip...
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/rubedugans/FITH.jpg)
So how many pictures do you have to take to make one of these?
Usually about 20-30, and then once I have them I either develop them/ print them, and collage them, or digitally stack/ layer the photos in a photo touch up program. I don't alter the photos in any way as I feel that it changes the look of the perspective.
More to come!!!! I just have to find them all!
Wow, nice work! At first, I questioned whether you could just simply stand thirty feet further back, and get the same effect in one big shot. However, the collages definitely adds an extra dimension to the pictures. It feels like you could almost step right into the scene. :)
Oh yah it could surely be done from 30 feet back, but isn't that what hundreds of thousands of people do every year? I like to be a bit different! and seeing that this latest one measured over 10" high by 25" long...I'd say it is so worth the extra work! can't get that from 30' away!
Rube, these are really terrific, thanks so much, keep up the good work.
:o
over 50" wide, and 40" high, 25 photos total...
Lemme know what you think!
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/rubedugans/treehousepanocopy.jpg)
Beautiful.
Hoping we still get to enjoy it in March.
Good job, Rube! Thanks. :)
Awesome work as always Rube! It feels like you could walk straight into the picture. It appears that you took the different photographs during sunset? That definitely adds an interesting element to the collage. You can really feel the Old Time Christmas season! What a great way to capture the most famous "tree" in Silver Dollar City. ;D
I miss the old treehouse. Wish they could somehow restore it to its previous glory
very nice.. looks great!
It really does not do justice to the work (not tooting my own horn here...) but at 4 ft x 4 ft, I cannot wait to get it printed!
These are a few of my collages by the way, I try to work one in each visit over the past 4-5 yrs depending upon the weather. Hopefully I will end up with many of the locations in the park to decorate my walls!
Speaking of that, you could always stand in one spot at Silver Dollar City, and take one picture for each Cardinal Direction. Then you could blow them up to wall size, and create a 360 degree panoramic view in a four walled room. ;D
Here is a 180* shot of Lake Silver from the furthest point of Geyser Gulch. It is over 2 ft wide, so once again...it loses something in the web translation...
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/rubedugans/lakesilverpanocopy.jpg)
thats quite a view anyway..!!! nice..
Thanks! You can't see the detail, but I love the view this makes of The lost river area. I would love to Put these in a 12 mtg calander, or a magazine with foldouts ( yes centerfold style!). It would really do them justice.
At my grandpa's house in Topeka, he has a picture that they made into wallpaper. If I could do that we Rube's pictures, it would be like being at the city all the time! :D
;D great idea.
It'd be a hoot if someone from the park saw these and wanted you to do it for SDC merchandising. (Hint, Hint, all you people in right places at SDC viewing this right now!)
There ya' go, Rube. A little promo for ya'!
Hey anything I can get! I am waiting for them to show up in the park honestly, they have some skilled artisans who are already on staff and could easily do the same caliber work, and the idea isn't mine alone, so anybody could do them really. I would LOVE a shot for any of my art at SDC.