You aren't signed in     Sign In    Help

Moon and Half Dome

Moon and Half Dome by Balakov.
I'd be impressed if anyone managed to recognise this without the title.

Ansel Adams is probably my favourite photographer of all time, and this is one of my favourite photos of his. His photos don't exactly jump out as being suitable for Lego reinterpretation, but I'll be dammed if I'm not going to give it a go.

"Moon and Half Dome" was taken by Adams in 1960 in Yosemite national park, California.

The original is here.

Setup shot here.

This was the only shot where I was happy with the shadow. I dismantled the setup to exchange the slighty chewed up bricks for better ones, but couldn't get the same effect again. I shall just pretend that the rough bricks are meant to be weathered rock. 

Comments

view profile

AlastairJohnstone  Pro User  says:

So good.
Love it.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

vinnie_nixon  Pro User  says:

Awesome shot
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

geko1973  Pro User  says:

It's genius... I love the moon... your work is really great
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

aaronisnotcool  Pro User  says:

cool trick with the clamp wire
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

patchworkbunny  Pro User  says:

Way to challenge yourself. I wasn't familiar with the original so no chance of me getting it but I did see mountains and the moon.

--
Seen on my Flickr home page. (?)
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

Synaptic Impulse  Pro User  says:

I totally recognized it. Wow.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

flickrjo  Pro User  says:

i thought "ansel adams" and "balakov" when i saw the thumbnail, before seeing any of the text, so great job!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

tianxiaozhang says:

Recognized it right away.... nice work
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

im.mick  Pro User  says:

great work :D
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

lala keynes  Pro User  says:

Ahaha! That moon is so perfect! x)
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

felipe.rubia  Pro User  says:

great idea, and work.
where you from ?
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

Moochin Photoman  Pro User  says:

Hate to be a smart arse but i did get it straight away....you're takiing these to new heights.
Great work
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

cmanon says:

hahahah I recognize it event before saw the title.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

Katie-Rose  Pro User  says:

Wow! This is brilliant!
It's a great interpretation of Ansel Adams shot.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

powerpig  Pro User  says:

Great work with the shadow! Glad you posted the setup shot.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

kninedesigns says:

na! i recognized it right away!

which i might add is an excellent accomplishment given that, no, Adams' work isn't easily considered for lego sets.

superb!
^..^
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

Thelma Gatuzzo (away for a while)  Pro User  says:

WoW! Amazing!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

ErnestoCarrillo70  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called My BEST LEGO Photo of the week, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

Flash of Hope  Pro User  says:

i saw this and thought A. ADAMS! i love it. Adams is one of my favorites as well.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

bitrot  Pro User  says:

Magnificent. And anyone whose Lego isn't a bit bitey simply hasn't lived.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

sempull_tampush  Pro User  says:

great!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

varasca says:

i recognized it too, and thought it's perfect.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

mike moreno  Pro User  says:

When I saw the little thumbnail in my recent contact photos I instantly thought " Is he trying to recreate that Ansel Adams photo?" and sure enough you were. Good job
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

The Toad  Pro User  says:

Fantastic! I love the concept.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

cheeser359 says:

I love looking at the set up shots and then trying to guess what the finished product looks like. Or, conversely, looking at the finished shot and de-constructing. Either way your shots make me think!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

Doctor Beef  Pro User  says:

Absolutely incredible idea, and brilliantly executed to boot!

--
Seen in toy photography - THE OTHER SIDE (?)
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

Wandering Cat says:

i love the moon and the shadow. absolutely terrific! <3
i didn't know the original shot, but i think it must be the moon and mountains/buildings.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

Mr.FoxTalbot  Pro User  says:

Brilliant!
I had never favorited sos many photos from a single user in such little time!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

K_A_Y says:

hahaha :-)
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

vuelo275 says:

genial!!
con unas pocas fichas de Lego....
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

Mathieu Struck  Pro User  says:

indeed, it´s brilliant. very subtle and sensible.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

Maurizio D. says:

cool :D
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

Wayne T. Brown(catching up....)  Pro User  says:

Excellent shot!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

matthileo  Pro User  says:

This is a beautiful photograph.
Love the black-and-white.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

Mr.FoxTalbot  Pro User  says:

Ansel Adams - Moon and Half Dome by artimageslibrary

:)
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

S Bavido  Pro User  says:

Nope, I didn't recognise it. But I'm still impressed.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

ronnie101 says:

very clever!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

ErnestoCarrillo70  Pro User  says:

This photo is the winner of the week!

logo
Seen in: My BEST LEGO Photo of the week.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

theFenguon  Pro User  says:

this is amazing!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

Daily .  Pro User  says:

GrEAt !!!!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

Jocefe  Pro User  says:

Simply great!!!

Great idea!!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

gossammer9  Pro User  says:

awesome
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

Daniela of Melnibone  Pro User  says:

Man, this is genius!!!! You are the best!!! Lovely tribute!! So original!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

bats...  Pro User  says:

*chuckle*
You're nuts!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

John Barbs  Pro User  says:

Wow! This is very creative! Never wouldve thought I would see such a an awesome lego scene!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

dedbeats  Pro User  says:

nice idea nad execution

--
Seen on your photo stream. (?)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

mitumo  Pro User  says:

brilliant!!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

Andréa Cebukin  Pro User  says:

Perfect ladscape.
I love Ansel Adams and I love your work too! =P
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

pnolte  Pro User  says:

I saw it and instantly got it.. This is going to be one of my favs. Thanks.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

liquorish.fairee says:

whoa...neat!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

kalmanszoodavid says:

great
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

Samantha Nandez Photography says:

believe it or not I did recognize it, you did a great job on this one :D As with all though ;)
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

chereamour says:

this is fantastic!! i recognised it immediately (: interesting to see a landscape on your photostream (:
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

Fried Toast  Pro User  says:

Excellent!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

view profile

j_ber  Pro User  says:

This is the best thing EVER.
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

view profile

S.Louise..Beloved Photography  Pro User  says:

How wonderful!
Posted 2 weeks ago. ( permalink )

view profile

See-ming Lee 李思明 SML  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called SML BW, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Instantly recognizeable! Love it!!!!
Posted 2 weeks ago. ( permalink )

view profile

laurenlemon  Pro User  says:

You sir, have a creative eye. I love it!
Posted 9 days ago. ( permalink )

Would you like to comment?

Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you're already a member).

[?]
view photos Uploaded on September 9, 2009
by Balakov

Balakov's photostream

593
uploads

This photo also belongs to:

Toys (Set)

192
items

Classics in Lego (Set)

39
items

Prints (Set)

54
items

Lego (Set)

161
items

The Secret Life of Toys (Pool)

Toy Art (Pool)

Ultimate Tribute Photography (Pool)

Toy with us! (Pool)

toy photography - THE OTHER SIDE (Pool)

SML BW (Pool)

My BEST LEGO Photo of the week (Pool)

Tags

Additional Information

AttributionNoncommercial Some rights reserved Anyone can see this photo

Add to your map