The Danbos Audition to be the Next Photographer by jyokota

The Danbos Audition to be the Next Photographer

The saga of the very big camera continues as Storm Trooper auditions who gets to be photographer next: http://365project.org/jyokota/365/2018-01-23

RBD (Really Big Danbo): "My shoulders are too tight and my arms are too wide!"
OD (Original Danbo): "See, I can hold my arms straight out and stand very still so I can balance that big camera."
WCD (Watering Can Danbo): "I have a hole in the end of my arm so if you put a pin in that big camera you could stick it on the end of my arm."
MD (Mini Danbo): "I can't wait to be up close to that big camera!"
BD (Baby Danbo): "I think I'm too small."

(Danbo gifts from @Vankrey and @Taffy and my husband.)
Good vibes out there for #2 in line... he seems like the best fit. #1 looks kind of defeated. I really love how you set this up. The shot is the narrative. Delightful.
January 24th, 2018  
10/10 for effort! Great fun shot!
January 24th, 2018  
they do look very serious, and a little downcast
January 24th, 2018  
Brilliant image Junko! The story comes through immediately! There seems to be a lot of disappointment there! So sad!
January 24th, 2018  
I love the Danbos’ arrangement and “expressions”. So very well done! If I may dare, I would like the photo more without the stormtrooper... but it’s so cool however!
January 24th, 2018  
This is so cool!! I had never met a Danbo before (had to google their identity) - they are super cute. I love the way you have such an expressive family of them all ready to pose so beautifully. :)
January 24th, 2018  
What a neat pressie - you will have fun with these and this image is a great beginning. Looking forward to seeing more.
January 24th, 2018  
Awww, I just want to pick Baby Danbo up and say "it's okay, little fella. Small is beautiful!"
January 24th, 2018  
That is an army of Danbos
January 24th, 2018  
Very COOL
January 24th, 2018  
@domenicododaro -- I can understand what you mean in terms of visual composition for this photo. But it's a continuing saga from yesterday -- the dilemma of StormTrooper being too small for his camera. See: http://365project.org/jyokota/365/2018-01-23
January 24th, 2018  
Such a cute photo. Love your narrative.
January 24th, 2018  
The guy in these white suit cant’be a good photographer in these thight swuit ;) I’m sure danbo will do right his audition ... :)
January 24th, 2018  
Looks like you are having fun.
January 24th, 2018  
Cool picture.
January 24th, 2018  
Love, love, love the story!!!!! Fav instantly!
January 25th, 2018  
Ultra-cool, and very entertaining. Love the whole scenario.
January 25th, 2018  
Fun and fav shot😍
January 25th, 2018  
Hahaha this story and image is too much fun!! I love how Storm Trooper is directing them. FAV again!!
January 25th, 2018  
@cjphoto -- I have a constant thought as I work on this kind of photography: "WWCD?" What would Chris do? I know you would have figured out better lighting for this one. I talked to my husband about how you really work your toy shots in showcasing such good photography techniques and that you must have a studio light (hinting heavily that I might need one, too . . . ) AND stay tuned . . . Taffy and I went out to buy LEGO CAMERAS today!
January 25th, 2018  
Wonderful laugh maker
January 25th, 2018  
Great collection of Danbo's, I only have 1 and I think he feels neglected, great shot, looking forward to the next in series
January 25th, 2018  
Haha...love it, I only h ave one Danbo who still sits in his box on my shelf. Love that you have a posse of them!
January 26th, 2018  
@jyokota - Hahaha I'm totally thrilled to have inspired a toys with cameras craze here! :D Actually your lighting looks excellent to me. Each Danbo as well as Storm Trooper are well lit, which is what I try to go for.

Tell you the truth, most of my lighting is super simple. I have a tall lamp in my room that I easily move around to light the subjects. Then I may fix any issues I may have had in Lightroom by brightening certain areas of the photo. Also, I've been playing around with these studio lights from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RKJ0ZFE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My setup: http://365project.org/cjphoto/365/2017-03-01

I do have to come up with a creative way to soften these lights...and one day I wanna get a softbox. But in a nutshell, all my lighting comes from just playing around until I get a good look. I'm still learning that's for sure.

I am SO looking forward to seeing your Lego Cameras! Heard you two had a great time at the Lego store! Haha. :D
January 26th, 2018  
@cjphoto -- thanks for the tip -- that dangerous "1-click" means those lights will be waiting for me when I get back from Japan in two weeks!
January 26th, 2018  
@jyokota - Hahaha niiiice!! Wishing all the best as you use them in your photos and tiny adventures!! :D
January 26th, 2018  
Very original and funny. Fav and follow
January 28th, 2018  
I love this picture! No idea what's going on, but I really like the expressions
February 6th, 2018  
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