Tolkien has the right idea
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Oleg Volk
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You try getting a photo of those kids without smiles! 
Seriously, I want to sneak up on the viewers with the idea.
Seriously, I want to sneak up on the viewers with the idea.Oleg Volk
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I agree, and those big natural smiles very aptly represent the things that we wish to defend!
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johnmcl
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Oleg,
First of all, I love the applicability of the quote. It is one of my favorites from JRRT. Secondly, it took a minute for me to see "True Love" in the background. I very much like the nearly subliminal message there.
For photographic constructive criticism, is there just a tad too much flash showing on mom's forehead? I'm looking to the littlest girl's lovely skin tones by comparision.
By the way, start to finish for a project like this, how much time do you expend per poster?
Thanks again,
John
Oleg,
First of all, I love the applicability of the quote. It is one of my favorites from JRRT. Secondly, it took a minute for me to see "True Love" in the background. I very much like the nearly subliminal message there.
For photographic constructive criticism, is there just a tad too much flash showing on mom's forehead? I'm looking to the littlest girl's lovely skin tones by comparision.
By the way, start to finish for a project like this, how much time do you expend per poster?
Thanks again,
John
Gotta love the smiles! Broad smiles & belly laughs are the currency of a loving home.
Hey, if the antis use the death of children to push their agenda, why can't we use the life of children to push for RKBA.
"Do it for the children," indeed. I can't think of a better reason to exercise my RKBA than on behalf of my family.
Hey, if the antis use the death of children to push their agenda, why can't we use the life of children to push for RKBA.
"Do it for the children," indeed. I can't think of a better reason to exercise my RKBA than on behalf of my family.
Jack19
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Keep the smiles. It humanizes the people in the picture and probably makes them more appealing to those who don't like the pro-gun message.
Why should an armed mother have to look dour?
Why should an armed mother have to look dour?
Legionnaire
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I like the quote, but would attribute it to Faramir, the Tolkein character rather than Tolkein himself.
"Faramir, Prince of Ithilien, in The Two Towers, by J.R.R. Tolkein."
"Faramir, Prince of Ithilien, in The Two Towers, by J.R.R. Tolkein."
Henry Bowman
Senior Member
I think the smiles look natural and that this is one of the best you have done, Oleg.
Makes sense. Tolkien wrote much of the LoTR during Britain's Finest Hour. Dodging luftwaffe bombs and cruise missiles must have left their mark on his characters.
Rumor has it that Tolkien said the character he most closely identified with was Faramir, so in a way the quote could be attributed to Tolkien.
Rumor has it that Tolkien said the character he most closely identified with was Faramir, so in a way the quote could be attributed to Tolkien.
So the kids are hamming it up for the photographer... But really, that's what kids do and the poster shows the natural consequences. The mother's smile is that of a loving parent. I'd go with the image as it is...
But anti-gunners wil hate it.
But anti-gunners wil hate it.
BrennanKG
Member
I love it.
Oleg, thank you for sharing your efforts.
B.
Oleg, thank you for sharing your efforts.
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the naked prophet
Member
I think this is one of your very best posters ever - and that's quite a feat.
NineseveN
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Good job!
As johnmcl said, might be tad bit too much flash on the mother's forehead, but it's a great poster regardless.
As johnmcl said, might be tad bit too much flash on the mother's forehead, but it's a great poster regardless.
Oleg Volk
Moderator Emeritus
Too much flash reflection really couldn't be helped with front light. Could have used matte make-up but didn't have any on hand.
Oleg Volk
Moderator Emeritus
I post here to get advice, then review the advice for viability. Sometimes, I change the wording or other aspects of the poster.
The models are a real family, one of them works with me. They are both extremely intelligent, personable and excellent shots. The Glock and the cell phone she's wearing are mine. The holster comes from my buddy Jason http://jsholster.com
Props are what I had on hand. Most of the add-ons are from Lyle at http://ultimak.com
The models are a real family, one of them works with me. They are both extremely intelligent, personable and excellent shots. The Glock and the cell phone she's wearing are mine. The holster comes from my buddy Jason http://jsholster.com
Props are what I had on hand. Most of the add-ons are from Lyle at http://ultimak.com
Oleg Volk
Moderator Emeritus
First generation G17, my first centerfire pistol.
RNB65
Member
Looks a bit like my neighbor!
I have a neighbor who is a detective with the Richmond PD. She's a very nice lady and I don't consider it at all odd that whenever we meet at the mailbox she usually has a .40cal Sig Pro hanging in a shoulder rig. Not unusual at all. In fact, it's a lovely accessory that more women should try!
I have a neighbor who is a detective with the Richmond PD. She's a very nice lady and I don't consider it at all odd that whenever we meet at the mailbox she usually has a .40cal Sig Pro hanging in a shoulder rig. Not unusual at all. In fact, it's a lovely accessory that more women should try!
BrennanKG
Member
Mine too!
I'm actually sad I got rid of mine.
I should have kept it.
B.
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