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Re: Shoamin Temple
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Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:47:47 GMT
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In lugnet.castle.ninja, Matt Hein wrote:
> 1. To adjust picture quality, it's always possible to use Macro
> mode if it's available on the model of camera you're using.
> Otherwise, if one is not available at your disposal ({in
> my case; I'm using a HP photosmart 320}) try taking an old
> magnifying glass and positioning it about an inch away from the
> lens. This produces a synthetic macro, but in a case such as
> this |[1]| it works.
I suppose reading the manual would help...
> 2. Taking a look at the model, I'm rather impressed with your
> take on the oriental styled architecture (extra points for the
> use of sloped roofing to give it a pagoda feel.) A few of the more
> notable features included the entrance archway and the interior
> details such as the bonsai plant, armor racking, floor design and
> armament pedastals. (which makes me wonder why lego never made
> smaller katanas for Wazikashis or Tantos?)
An easy solution i suppose would be to merely clip one shorter but i cant take
myself to do that!
> As seen on many models this month, the use of those flat foliage
> elements (used on ivy, trees, vineyards, etc, etc.) gave the
> landscape a nicely designed feel. However, the landscaping depends
> on the baseplate quite a lot. (it would have been nice to see some
> more trees, gates, etc thrown in.)
I would have had more trees, saddly i ran out of plant pieces
> The only critique(s) here would be color choice (especially for the
> outside of a building; black is difficult to photograph without
> lighting and hits the aesthetics a bit.)
Again, the overexcitment of my new camera superceded my chance to wait for
better lighting, BTW as i write this, my camera turns 1 week old
> If it's one attribute I look for in a model, an interesting design
> takes top honors. You seem to be hitting the formule pretty much here,
> and I look forward to your next take on Jahmong.
Thanks, i hope to do some more soon, just wanna do my next chapter first.
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> Here's a good example
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=335611
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> Without macro
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=335619
I'll fiddle around a bit, thanks for the advice.
-Nick
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