#brickcentral theme

[brickcentral]

📷 SEPTEMBER ACTIVITY: “#brickcentral mystery”

The Mysterious Ooze

For the second reminder for this month’s activity, I have created a space scene. On a distant space station, a hardworking technician responds to a support ticket about unusual malfunctions in the lighting and ventilation system. She finds strange slime dripping from the electrical system. What could it possibly be?

As you can see I’m doing a crossover genre with mystery and science fiction here. Is the slime from the supernatural? Space aliens? Supernatural-space aliens? Mystery lends itself to many themes, and can make some fun stories.

At the end of the month, I will pick the winners and select the finalists for the community vote. All entries will be judged based on technical skill and creativity.

📜 RULES:

⚠️ IMPORTANT! Guarantee your entry is seen by posting it on our Discord.👈

🗓️ Only new photos, posted September 2023

🔎 The photo must have a Mystery theme

🧟‍♂️ Community rules still apply, excessive violence not allowed. No dead bodies or blood, but Undead detectives are OK.

🔎 Use the hashtag “#brickcentral mystery” on Tumblr

🔎 Multiple entries are allowed

🗓️ Activity ends on September 28th.

I wish you a creative week,

@glowingbrickette, Moderator

#brickcentral mystery #brickcentral #brickcentral activity #brickcentral theme #mystery #spaceman #lego photography #toy photography

[storiesinbricks]

You can be anyone in your dreamZzz...

If you think monsters lurk in dark spaces, you might escape into your dreams to find the strenght to fight them.

I made this little "cross-over" between the dream world and the real world as part of this month's theme about DreamZzz on @brickcentral . The whole scene is brickbuild and comes to life with some strategical placed lights and a face mister. I included two behind the scenes photos, if you are interessted about the setup.

#lego #legoart #legophotography #toyphotography #legography #lego photography #legomoc #minifigure #halloween #lego dreamzzz #dream #spooktober #spooky #monster under the bed

[fourbrickstall]

I got an advance copy of the Medieval Town Square to take photos of for LEGO. Made a short review for the @brickcentral toy photography community too.

TL;DR: If you love the Castle theme, buy it. I don't need to tell you that. But if you love medieval fantasy, then maybe wait until LEGO officially reveals the D&D set.

More photos of the set over here:

#lego #lego photography #toy photography #brickcentral #medieval #medieval lego

[joschka-vanderlucht]

Adventure time 🧭🗺🔦

This month in out theme on @brickcentral is all about Adventure. Check out the theme description by @monsieurkek on @brickcentral

Looking forward to see your idea and pictures 📸🏞

#lego #legophotography #brickcentral #adventure #indiana jones #lego indiana jones #lego photography #lego adventurers #cave #cave exploring #afol #adventure time #toy photography #toy #photography #macro #macro photography #lego minifigures #minifigs

[art]

Creator Spotlight: @fourbrickstall​

I’m a photographer who likes to shoot portraits,  acro, and toys. My favorite themes are medieval fantasy, steampunk, and apocalypse. I manage a fan community about LEGO photography called BrickCentral, and I am its LEGO ambassador.

Check out our full interview below!

How did you get your start in photography?

I think I have always really liked looking at things through a lens—I had plenty of microscopes and telescopes growing up—so photography was a natural progression. I started out taking photos of nature, architecture, and travel but really became a photographer in my mind when I learned studio photography. I love creating interesting light on people in particular.

What inspired you to work with LEGO specifically?

Several years ago, a couple of photography blogs I followed featured a 365-day phone photography project by Andrew Whyte about a miniature traveling LEGO photographer. It was the first time I had ever seen toy photography. And LEGO! It had been years since I had ever even looked at LEGO, but it brought back memories of smiley-faced space explorers on lunar bases. I was surprised by how modern LEGO minifigures had become: this LEGO photographer was so urban with a beanie hat on its head and a cute camera in its hand. I immediately wanted to create a little LEGO version of myself, too (called a “sigfig” or signature figure, I later learned.) Around that time, I had my hands full with a toddler and was looking for a way to keep shooting creatively. But I only had space for one bag at a time—a diaper bag or a camera bag—so a phone and a minifig seemed like a fantastic way to keep taking photos.

Once I got my LEGO minifigure in the mail, I started shooting and became instantly hooked. Not only on the photography but on the collecting aspect too. I now have hundreds of minifigures and even more LEGO minifigure parts to create custom characters with. So it was the LEGO that caught my attention right away, but the photography workflow is what sealed the deal for me.

What is your favorite piece of all time? Why?

I really love this photo for lots of reasons. It’s the kind of photographer I want to be: someone who doesn’t let weather or terrain or whatever become an excuse for not doing what they love. I also like that this shot looks like I found this great location in the forest, but the reality is that I shot this on my window sill with just some bark, twigs, and moss that I collected from around Brooklyn. It doesn’t get more metropolitan than NYC, but with just an idea and a few materials, I created a completely different environment. Atmospheric effects are another thing I like to add to my photos, so the “rain” hits the spot. It’s just spray from a water bottle.

From idea to final piece, how long does it take for you to create something?

The great thing about shooting LEGO is that it can be as easy or as complex as you want it to be: from subject to gear, to lighting, to location. As a portrait photographer, shooting an unusual or interesting character is part of the thrill, so I spend about an hour creating one custom minifig from my hundreds of loose parts.

Sometimes I use official LEGO models as a subject or as a background, and these take some time to build, depending on the size of the set. I build my own models and scenes, too—known as My Own Creations (MOCs) in LEGO lingo. These take me forever because I’m not a great MOC builder, and I don’t have thousands of LEGO parts at my disposal. It’s not unusual for MOCs to take days or weeks for me to finish. 

This tiny red house on wheels took me about 5 days to build:

This Japanese alley took me a month:

When shooting outdoors, I look for locations that scale well to LEGO minifigs and models and also have beautiful light. I seek out pockets of light through trees to put my subjects in, but I also make sure to have patches of shadow throughout the scene to give it some depth.

I already have some favorite locations, so it’s really just a matter of getting to them or waiting for the right time of day. Indoors, I can get shooting rather quickly at any time of day in my studio nook, which is an alcove I’ve set up with lighting and supports just for my LEGO photography. Having that dedicated space and grip really accelerates getting into a flow state. Negentropy is my friend.

A custom minifig in a MOC photographed in my studio nook is my favorite kind of work to do, but that also takes the longest because of the build time and more complex lighting.

What are 3 things you can’t live without as a creator?

My camera, my lenses, and Lightroom are three things I can’t live without as a creator. I love the whole process of shooting—seeing how different settings and gear change an image—and then taking that image and making it truer to what I feel in post.

What do you wish you knew when you first started out creating content that you know now?

I wish I knew that it’s easier to find your tribe when you figure out who you are as an artist first. I think it’s tempting to try to belong immediately because it’s exciting to find other people who share the same interests as you. But doing that too quickly and investing too deeply can influence your art or trap you in a style that isn’t really you.

What are your file name conventions?

FBT-desc-of-lego-subject.jpg I’m not as organized as I would like to be, but I have my folders set up descriptively and by date in Lightroom. It’s great for managing thousands of photos.

Who on Tumblr inspires you and why?

I love the DnD artists on Tumblr! I’m so inspired by their beautiful illustrations, character creations, and storytelling. I played a few campaigns with my Dungeon Master brother as a teenager, so I know and love that world. I guess my affinity for custom LEGO characters is rooted in the character creation part of DnD.

My favorite characters these days are artificers and tieflings, so I follow those tags on Tumblr to see all the stunning artwork by the community.

Check out more amazing LEGO photography over at @fourbrickstall​!

#creator spotlight #lego #photographers on tumblr #lego community #fourbrickstall

[thebrickdwarf]

The monthly theme on Brickcentral is #brickcentral mystery

So many heroes before you have I guided trough these marshlands. Just don't look into the water and you'll be fine. The water is playin' tricks with you. Just look straight ahead and follow me. Oh yes, it's the water that be foolin' you, not me. Oh no. Never would old Mullog trick you.

#lego #brickcentral #afol #lego photography #toy photography

[monsieurkek]

The sun is rising and it has been a long night for the inspector, new clues have been discovered.

Will he be able to solve this investigation which still contains many enigmas?

Join @glowingbrickette and try to solve some very strange mysteries.

Theme of the month #bc_mystery on @brickcentral

The vending machine is a moc by @xenlc. I made a few small modifications to integrate an LED.

#lego #legophotography #toyphotography #brickcentral #donut

[photomark6]

Only the bravest knights explored the deepest Temple ruins. Rumour spoke of mythical monsters that stalked the darkness. Even by candle light, you can’t be sure of what surprises await…

My entry into the @brickcentral monthly theme for April celebrating the 10 years of BC

I originally had something quite small planned for this months challenge to celebrate @brickcentral 10 year birthday! However, after a couple of days building, this MOC emerged! Inspiration came from some great fantasy artwork I found (like the below) and I really wanted to create a similar vibe.

Everything is practical with only a tiny amount of post processing. The all important candles where lit using some micro orange LEDs and they provided most of the light for the scene (a long time was spent hiding wires from the camera!). There are also two small LEDs used as ‘fill lights’ just to bring out the dragon and our brave knight a little more. Some slight haze was added with a face mister to help add to the vibe (also gave the added benefit of making the LED candles look a bit more realistic).

Safe to say, I’m am very happy to have stumbled across the @brickcentral community a couple of years ago. Without the amazing friendships made and inspiring pictures taken each month (and useful tips and hints) by the community, I don’t think I would have had the motivation to push my Lego photography forward. Happy birthday @brickcentral.

#bc_tenyearsofbc #lego #toyphotography #afol #legominifigures #legophotography #toyartistry #brickcentral #legomoc #photography #lego medieval #dragon art #fantasy art

[taskera]

Everything is better now that we are together ❤️

Remember that @brickcentral has a theme running this month #brickcentral bettertogether

#afol #legophotography #lego #toy photography #brickcentral #legography #legominifigures #toyphotography #legoart #minifigures #BrickCentral bettertogether

[sarouxbastoux]

If life was a cookie, friends would be chocolate chips

A photo that I had made for the monthly theme "Teamwork" on @brickcentral

My first idea was to work with the Toy Story figurines which have always acted as a team

#lego #afol #legoart #legominifigures #toys #brickcentral #legophotography #toyphotography #toy photography #miniature photography #lego photography #toy story #disney #pixar #cookie

[archiminibricks]

According to my imaginary studies, carrying vintage 80s gaming consoles up the stairs is the source of 63% of the accidents that happen between the basement and the ground floor. watch out!!

There is gaming theme on @brickcentral this month by@taskera

Gonna participate?

#brickcentral #afol #lego #lego photography #legomania #legophotography #minifigs #minifigures #toyphotography #legography #brickcentral gaming #vintage #80s gaming #nintendo #vintage computer

[brickcentral]

📷 SEPTEMBER ACTIVITY: “#brickcentral mystery”

The Mystery of the Missing Jewels

For the final reminder for this month’s activity, I have created the classic museum heist: A warning has been sent from museum curators from many parts of the world. Gems in their collections have been verified that they’ve been replaced with fakes, yet no one knows when or by whom they were taken. 

At the end of the month, I will pick the winners and select the finalists for the community vote. All entries will be judged based on technical skill and creativity. 

📜 RULES:

⚠️ IMPORTANT! Guarantee your entry is seen by posting it on our Discord (here).👈 

🗓️ Only new photos, posted September 2023

🔎 The photo must have a Mystery theme

🧟‍♂️ Community rules still apply, excessive violence not allowed. No dead bodies or blood, but Undead detectives are OK. 

🔎 Use the hashtag “#brickcentral mystery” on Tumblr

🔎 Multiple entries are allowed

🗓️ Activity ends on September 28th.

I wish you a creative week,

@glowingbrickette, Moderator

#brickcentral mystery #brickcentral theme #brickcentral activity #mystery #lego photography #toy photography

[theaphol]

Hello Tumblr nation!

My name is Marco and I'm from Italy. I've been shooting LEGO since 2015 after a looong dark age which lasted more than a couple of decades. The spark was a reference to vintage: the LEGO IDEAS DeLorean and the Ghostbusters HQ. After that moment I merged my passion for photography with LEGO.

Being able to shoot my own world and telling an infinite number of stories? Wake up creativity! There's food for you!

During this journey I joined @brickcentral as one of the mods and I witnessed how creative and energizing this community could be.

My favorite themes are basically vintage ones, so space, castle, western and, above all, pirates! I also like to shoot cyberpunk or post apocalypse, which unfortunately are themes that LEGO never did. Lucky me I can create my own worlds and tell an infinite number of stories!

#lego #lego photography #afol #legophotography #brickcentral #toy photography #toyphotography #minifigures #toys #pirates #welcome #new account #newbie #introducing myself #introduction

[fourbrickstall]

I'm Four Bricks Tall and I'm a photographer living in Spain currently.

I've been shooting LEGO minifigs and models since 2013. I started right here on Tumblr as Ogle My Lego but then changed to Four Bricks Tall because I couldn't have "Lego" in my domain name.

So being here again feels like home. This place and Twitter feel like the good old days before Instagram, and everyone chasing likes and followers there.

I like trivia and LEGO so that's kind of the reason why I chose my username: the height of a minifig is four bricks tall.

My favorite themes in general are medieval fantasy and castle, steampunk, and apocalypse.

I have professional experience as a photographer and I teach some of the stuff I know to toy photographers. I really love watching people develop their skills. It's great to see someone grow their skills month after month.

I'm a LEGO Community Ambassador of @brickcentral too. That's just a fancy title to say I am the representative of BrickCentral to The LEGO Group. It's a lot of paperwork 🤣

#lego #sigfig #custom minifig #medieval #lego castle #toy photography #lego photography #legophoto #afol

[metarix-studios]

Equipping your strongest but aesthetically clashing gear for a Boss Fight

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Second post for BrickCentrals theme of the month, Gaming. My favorite aspect of some rpgs is character customizatio. So it’s always a hard choice when you have to sacrifice avatar aesthetics over combat utility. But whatever it takes to beat a level boss, I’m all for it I guess!

#lego #minifig #afol #minifigure #toy photography #brickcentral #lego photography #lego fantasy #brickcentral gaming #fantasy

[johnreiley]

Night at The Haunted Mansion

Folks say that this mansion houses 999 happy haunts, including several prominent ghosts from all over the world; that the house has wall-to-wall creeps, and hot and cold running chills. But who would ever believe such a thing, right? ….right??

I took this photo for BrickCentral’s theme last month. I wanted to give it the feeling of an old spooky black and white film so I shot at a high ISO to add grain and added some heavy vignetting. One effect I was also happy with is I overlayed a blurred copy of the image and masked it just around the outside edges to give it a soft glow.

I built the front gate for the mansion after buying a pair of custom print tiles for the plaques on the gate. My goal is to eventually have a larger base for the mansion so I can add the pathway, some trees and maybe a few other fun surprises.

#lego #afol #lego photography #toy photography #minifigs #disneyland #thehauntedmansion #spooky #full moon #black and white #disney