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Death of a Loyalist Soldier

Death of a Loyalist Soldier by Balakov.
A lego reconstruction of Robert Capa's 1936 picture "Death of a Loyalist Soldier"

The original ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Capa,_Death_of_a_Loyalist_Sol...

Not sure the bow-tie was standard military uniform during the Spanish civil war, but I had to work with what I'd got :)

Lighting Info: Single SB-800 at 1/32 power fired at a white reflector to camera right. Setup shot here ... www.flickr.com/photos/8258165@N07/1805910316/

Print available on Redbubble. 

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Ben Fredericson (xjrlokix)  Pro User  says:

Capa is the reason why i started to make photos and i immediately saw what you made here. a big fav from me!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

ifou331 (away) [deleted] says:

very clever.... love it.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

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Mr. Jingles says:

you are a genius!
excellent shot & idea & homage
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

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:+: efly 飛鷹人e-fly :+: says:

NO! Be alive ~~~~~ *Betray Second-Life 背叛→第二人生 ...........
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

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Just 85 says:

even though he's dying, I can see the smile on his face... :)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

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McMexicano   Pro User  says:

esta es la que vi en Microsiervos...

Es excelente...gran manejo del DoF y estupenda composición...
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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enteo botus says:

great work and idea ;)
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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brunalleschi says:

jejeje, buena idea, es divertido
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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ramonio says:

simpatic
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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Steffan Harries  Pro User  says:

This is incredible!
I was just searching google images for a copy of the original I can use to annotate for my college work as research when I found this.
Fantastic! I love it.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrej Podrekar [deleted] says:

10/10 from me :)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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KirkT  Pro User  says:

the lego smile makes me laugh. these are great
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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Luigi Maggiore  Pro User  says:

Robert Capa - Spanish War
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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Mark Crowley says:

You have a great combination of humour, creativity and technical know-how!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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Silly Luis  Pro User  says:

That tie wasn't even standard civil uniform. I love the image, none the less. :-)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

_iamimp_ [deleted] says:

great idea!



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Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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Leka Mendes  Pro User  says:

wonderfulllllllll!!!!!!!!!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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phil1983  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Ultimate Tribute Photography, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jerry Law says:

you are a genius!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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piotrek plecke  Pro User  says:

:) almost like original... you use Leica Camera to shoot that scene ;)?
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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rogalonso  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Tributo a Magnum | Magnum tribute, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Tribute to Robert Capa

Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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palimphread says:

100% awsome. the whole stream.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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gossammer9  Pro User  says:

this photo has always amazed me. i believe and i think so do many others that this could be one of the greatest war photos ever taken. just amazing.
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Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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c5121 says:

i've seen the original one on an exhibition. you have great photos! max respect
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pashington says:

Just seen your images on BBC News - this is a genius reinterpretation of one of the best and most debated news images ever taken.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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The World's Gaze says:

Greetings!
Using the "blog this" function above your picture, we have linked your picture to our not-for-profit blog [THE WORLD'S GAZE] in which we are showcasing some of the GEMS found in Flickr.
Should you object, we will remove the link immediately.
In anticipation, please receive our best wishes.
Cordially yours,

The World's Gaze
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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anthony_beck2000  Pro User  says:

Enchanting wit the whole series. Congrats. A.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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marker (mark®) says:

another awesome shot, great work
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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Zmanphoto  Pro User  says:

Congrats- Alec Soth blogged you! blog.magnumphotos.com/2009/01/the_falling_leg o.html
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

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CateForgotten  Pro User  says:

Totally had to backtrack a second when I saw it in the thumbnails. All of a sudden I realised "I know that shot!" Great job!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

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robogeoff  Pro User  says:

How did you get so close at just the right moment? I think it's a fake. ;)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

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Aaron™  Pro User  says:

This is brilliant!! I just linked in from Strobist.com and I love this. Actually, I love all the of your Classics in Lego. Great work!!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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sheinflug says:

very very good work!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jenny Lynn Photography says:

the smiles on these little guys really set the ironic mood of all the pieces in this series...like toy soldiers....
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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AndreReboucas.com   Pro User  says:

I love this photo! great job
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

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Francesco Martinelli™  Pro User  says:

great job on one of my fav picture!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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abel.picogna says:

wow
you are a true genius!
:-) increible idea !
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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Don Perro  Pro User  says:

buenisima foto!...tremenda idea!...
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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jfrancis  Pro User  says:

digg.com/d3y4UB
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

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ramonio says:

Bonita idea ... i love Lego too ...
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

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Ruben Riojas says:

He don't seem like dying :( Probably a better face fro next time.
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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