Medieval Battles

Reason · 4th October 2012, 3:27 PM

Went up into the Tamborine mountains a few weeks back to check out some Viking vs Eastern Mercenary combat re-enactments... yep you read that right. These guys are dedicated to their craft to say the least, and they put on a really good show. The armour and weaponry are totally legit. I'm stoked I took the camera along.

These are some of the better shots I grabbed. I wanted more of dark and gritty cinematic look as opposed to just documenting the event. Framed them up nice and close, pushed the contrast a bit in post and converted to black and white. enjoy.

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Dark Orange · 4th October 2012, 8:22 PM

A strong collection of images, you achieved what you set out to do.

nikloas · 4th October 2012, 8:42 PM

Awesome any more than 4 photos?

Smudge · 5th October 2012, 12:07 AM

I too like the look and feel of the images.

My only critic would be more beard (out of your control however)

aokman · 5th October 2012, 3:57 PM

You nailed that set mate, they have a great feel to them, lighting and contrast is spot on

CapnBloodbeard · 5th October 2012, 9:39 PM

Yeah, I agree, you've done well with the gritty look, and keeping them dark works really well. I love the way the 2nd one is composed, but the 1st is my fav, it just oozes atmosphere - I could almost believe he's about to fight for his life!

beLarge · 7th October 2012, 10:03 PM

Man, these are awesome! Looks like some serious shit is about to go down!

Reason · 8th October 2012, 12:06 PM

Cheers fellas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikloas

Awesome any more than 4 photos?

There's a couple more shots on Flickr

spectre257 · 8th October 2012, 12:08 PM

As said before needs more beard but otherwise awesome set Reason!

Amran · 9th October 2012, 6:51 PM

Love the photos, despite being slightly thrown by the "beard effect"

It seems silly, but I really noticed it in every shot. Despite (or perhaps because of) that, my favourite is number 3. The clean-shaven young guy in the middle looks like he is lining up for his first ever battle, I love it! Almost looks like a frame from an old movie.

Frenchpom · 29th October 2012, 3:00 AM

Awesome shots, very gritty and realistic. Nice work!

Fortigurn · 29th October 2012, 3:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Orange

A strong collection of images, you achieved what you set out to do.

Totally agree with this. Very strong, heavy, gritty feel. Really makes me feel like I was there. Love the framing, intelligently tight.

iNeLuKi · 29th October 2012, 5:47 PM

Far too many Gjermundbu helms! Having said that, I have one :P.

Bad Wolf · 29th October 2012, 9:45 PM

Brilliant mate, well done.
Not that it matters but just out of curiosity, what camera/lens were you using?

Reason · 14th November 2012, 5:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Wolf

Brilliant mate, well done.
Not that it matters but just out of curiosity, what camera/lens were you using?

Cheers,
60D with a 50-500mm. Averaging around the 300 to 400mm range so I could shoot from a distance and avoid an arrow to the knee.

4th October 2012, 3:27 PM	#1
Reason Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 334	Medieval Battles Went up into the Tamborine mountains a few weeks back to check out some Viking vs Eastern Mercenary combat re-enactments... yep you read that right. These guys are dedicated to their craft to say the least, and they put on a really good show. The armour and weaponry are totally legit. I'm stoked I took the camera along. These are some of the better shots I grabbed. I wanted more of dark and gritty cinematic look as opposed to just documenting the event. Framed them up nice and close, pushed the contrast a bit in post and converted to black and white. enjoy. (1) (2) (3) (4) __________________ 500px Gallery

4th October 2012, 8:42 PM	#3
nikloas Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: QLD Posts: 575	Awesome any more than 4 photos? __________________ ~crikey

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Dark Orange Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,058	A strong collection of images, you achieved what you set out to do.

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Amran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wagga Posts: 1,390	Love the photos, despite being slightly thrown by the "beard effect" It seems silly, but I really noticed it in every shot. Despite (or perhaps because of) that, my favourite is number 3. The clean-shaven young guy in the middle looks like he is lining up for his first ever battle, I love it! Almost looks like a frame from an old movie. __________________ Flickr \| Canon 1100D \| 18-55 EF-S II IS Core 2 Duo \| Sandisk 128 SSD \| Nvidia GTX 460 Folding@Home OCAU Dedication Award Hall of Fame!

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Frenchpom Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 500	Awesome shots, very gritty and realistic. Nice work!

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29th October 2012, 9:45 PM	#14
Bad Wolf Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4	Brilliant mate, well done. Not that it matters but just out of curiosity, what camera/lens were you using?