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50 States of LEGO
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50 States of LEGO

Sometimes inspiration strikes when you’re out in the wild, climbing mountains and taking in breathtaking vistas. Other times, it happens when you’re looking after your 7-year-old daughter and playing LEGO. You can probably guess how photographer Jeff Friesen’s 50 States of LEGO series came about.

Friesen hails from Halifax, Nova Scotia, so it’s only appropriate that he turn the “poke fun of Canada” table on its head and stereotype the US of A for a change (although he did tell The Phoblographer that the project started by depicting the 10 Canadian provinces before moving on to the states).

Each of the dioramas in the series is made with the LEGO pieces he has on hand and some construction paper. Whatever little Photoshop goes into the project is usually there to remove strings used to hold certain pieces in the right spot (the Kansas house, for example) or make minor color corrections.

Speaking with Wired, the professional photographer explains that this funny little project is a great way for him to blow off some steam while keeping his daughter entertained. “I’m quite serious in my other work — this project sorta gives me an outlet,” he told the magazine. “And I always like to keep that time with her productive.”

Images of the 50 States of LEGO. Jeff-Friesen.com

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