Yuma Photoshoot

Well... Yuma was.... sandy... an windy.


That is about the best I can say. We had up to approx 35mph winds and got sandblasted all day long. This is the first time I have done an on-location shoot, and I learned a lot. Unfortunately, the price of my learning was a lot of less than spectacular photos. Still, a number turned out ok. I haven't had a chance to go through them all, but I thought I'd share a few with you.

Oh my gods! I love that one of Boba losing the EE3. Fallling into the Sarlacc pit, I presume. It's now on my desktop.

Looks great!!

Those are less than spectacular???

Okay... someone here is a perfectionist extraordinaire...

Awesome pictures... really fantastic. Wish I could've been there. Next time.. next time.

That r2 pic is so money ! Wow. Great job man, its beautiful !

That Boba shot was AMAZING!!!

All of them were awesome!

yes, we had a freakign blast, thanks again Brak and Mirax!!!

Here is a larger version of the Fett image if anyone wants it.

http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/misc/...in_sarlacc.jpg

Man, those are great. I wish I could have made it to this shoot

Scott, you are my new desktop bro!

Brak's, great shots my man!

Those are fantastic shots! The only issue with the fantastic Boba shot is that he didn't have his gun with him when falling into the sarlacc, and if he did have his gun, it would have been chopped in half by Luke's saber.

*** thats cool!!!!!!! thats my new wallpaper too!!

Gentlemen thank you so much for the time and effort it went into to creating such lasting photos.I have a feeling they will be shared countless times on the 'net.
:thumbup:thumbup
I do feel sorry the "boba" that has a ton of sand to clean out of their suit
Thank you again

NICE photos Braks......
That JimmyBuffet blaster looks familiar...

Great photos!! Wish I could've joined in on the fun yesterday, but I had to work.
I did drive right by there earlier today though on my way out to visit my parents. Isn't it the "Imperial Dunes" Rec Area off I-8?

Awesome, man! These are great! I really like the last pic of the sand trooper. It's so perfect looking! Nice work, man!

Wow great pictures!!!!
But its so weird to see r2 without any tracks in the sand from his ''legs''.


Ruben

Originally Posted by LOPERO

.I do feel sorry the "boba" that has a ton of sand to clean out of their suit

Miraculously he re-incarnated as Darth Vader today for a charity event in Scottsdale! "Boba" probably still has lots-o-sand though...

Originally Posted by DutchFett

Wow great pictures!!!!
But its so weird to see r2 without any tracks in the sand from his ''legs''.


Ruben

Maybe he wasn't rolling along. Perhaps he was "walking" like he did a few times in the movies. I am not sure what else you would call it other than walking. Or maybe he used his thrusters?

Originally Posted by Boba Fett

Maybe he wasn't rolling along. Perhaps he was "walking" like he did a few times in the movies. I am not sure what else you would call it other than walking. Or maybe he used his thrusters?

OH **** I had to think about that first
I would love to see a flying r2 on tatooine instead of geonosis.


Ruben

Originally Posted by DutchFett

OH **** I had to think about that first
I would love to see a flying r2 on tatooine instead of geonosis.


Ruben

Haha, I think he used up all his fuel on Genonsis.

Originally Posted by Boba Fett

Maybe he wasn't rolling along. Perhaps he was "walking" like he did a few times in the movies. I am not sure what else you would call it other than walking. Or maybe he used his thrusters?

Originally Posted by Boba Fett

Haha, I think he used up all his fuel on Genonsis.

''use the Force R2D2''

hey, who's r2 is that??? Pretty spiffy photo!

wayne

Yes, I bet the sand is...well....a realy bad thing. Just think how much sand you get and bring with you at the beach.

Awesome pics Braks. But where's the "Look Sir...Droids" picture at?

Sweet!!!!

I love the pic of Fett, but they're all pretty awesome.

Please post more, even if the quality is low.

Originally Posted by mattrinck

Awesome pics Braks. But where's the "Look Sir...Droids" picture at?

Actually, I try to stay away from the more famous imagery as the discrepancies tend to become the center of focus instead of the costumes. Sorry, no "Look Sir Droids" poses.

Haha you look like Sandtroopers who didn't realize the convoy left and are still looking.

Brak and others inthe photos

I have emjoyed have your photos for my screensaver and desktop image.It is refreshing to see new poses such as this to keep hop that another SW film project might be coming back.

I like the way your folks keep your gear and armor weathered 8)

yes its on the south side of I-8/ greys well road, and its abtou 1/2 mile or so north of the place where they filmed Jedi, oh im sorry, blue harvest.

as or R2's trax. they were there, but there was a nasty sandstrom during about 800 of those pictures!!! tyhe eind woudl take or footprints away in abtou 2 minutes

..cool, i love that boba pic ;o)

Okay, call me dumb, but what was this photo shoot for? If it's for a film, can you give more info on it? I'd love to hear about it.

David.

awesome work, like usual! can not wait to get you guys back out our way...I just hope I've got my Jango done by then! I know a certain female bounty hunter thats ready..LOL

I have to say the R2 Picture is the best of the lot...the lighting is perfect. do like the boba one too..duh...but man that R2 one...simply perfect

AWESOME shots, as always...the Boba is very cool! The R2 one was pretty neat too

Originally Posted by JDFett

awesome work, like usual! can not wait to get you guys back out our way...I just hope I've got my Jango done by then! I know a certain female bounty hunter thats ready..LOL

Trust me JD, I am as ready as that certain female bounty hunter!!! I have been dying to take pics of a Zam but have never had the opportunity! Not sure when we will be back your way, but we will be sure to let you know!

Those are awesome!

Can we get some larger images of the other pictures as well?
Those will make great wallpaper!

THAT'S AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Excellent job to everyone involved !

Glad you all like the pictures. Big Kudos to Art for getting such good ones!:thumbup The location was on the south side of I-8 (exit 156; Gray's Well Rd.) My Boba, Sandtrooper, and entire car at this point are all filled will sand ... it is everywhere. The droid was made by and belongs to Ray Sanders (I am not user what his user ID is on the R2 builders club.)

But guys, there is no way I am going to break that blaster in half ... SpideyFett would have had a heart attack had he seen that.

Nice photo's guy. Very impressive.
Darren

Originally Posted by Brak's Buddy

I have been dying to take pics of a Zam but have never had the opportunity!

Is that a hint... or a nag?

Yep... cooling down enough ... I'll get my lazy butt back into the garage get that Zam done... I swear it! I'm so close now I can taste it...

those are very impressive photos...that R2 one is just amazing!

they look awesome! i was thinking of you folks with all the wind in vegas this weekend. we were up on the roof of the stratosphere and thought we might blow off.

at one point i turned to jodi and commented that i was glad i didn't go out there for it!

GREAT PHOTO'S the Desert can be an awesome backdrop for stormtroopers and R-2, Too bad you didn 't have any Jawas or Sandpeople. Come'on out to Southern California we'ld Love to have you guys and gals out here. C

leave it to the dune sea garrison to annex the imperial dunes in Cali.

perhaps we'll persuade Arnold to let AZ haev it. they're not using it anyway!!! and what fitting peopel to use the dune sea than us!!



ive seen all the pix, and just wait, it gets better!!!!!!

In response to Scott's post:

Yes, this is my droid. We don't have "user names" on the R2 Builders Club list. We're old school with our Yahoo mailing list. ;-) LOL!

Anyways, now that I can post, thank you again Brak's Buddy and Mirax H for taking these wonderful photos!
Next time My wife and I are up near Kingman, drinks and dinner for you guys - our treat.

You'll see a bit more of me in the coming months since I'm working on a custom Mandalorian for Phoenix Comic Con.

Originally Posted by Jimmy BufFETT

Glad you all like the pictures. Big Kudos to Art for getting such good ones!:thumbup The location was on the south side of I-8 (exit 156; Gray's Well Rd.) My Boba, Sandtrooper, and entire car at this point are all filled will sand ... it is everywhere. The droid was made by and belongs to Ray Sanders (I am not user what his user ID is on the R2 builders club.)

But guys, there is no way I am going to break that blaster in half ... SpideyFett would have had a heart attack had he seen that.

Hahahaha! That is absolutely great!!!

Nice job on the motivational poster!

Oh man, Chris ... I wish I could frame that!

Wowser! Some really nice shots Brak's! Now, when are you coming to California again?

Thats so awesome! I love the Boba one as well very cool.

Forcebewitya.

That determination is AMAZING!!! Would the authors have any problem if I got that made at Kinkos for my office?

Charlie

The R2-D2 one is my fav.

You're obviously an immensely gifted photographer. Good work.

Brak's and Mirax H,
It was an honor to meet both of you at the shoot. Thank you for the AWESOME photos! I'm driving everyone crazy at work loading them on all the desktops. Your photos are totally outstanding. I can't wait to see more of them...You make my armor look great.

Mesa Steve
TD-8918

OK...I know you have many more pics Braks!! Lets see em!!
D

I was going to be nice and welcome Ray (TK-5721) to TDH... and find out we've got another DSG member here too! Welcome also to Steve12201 - aka Mesa Steve! (DSG has too many Steve's so we have to give them designations! )

Looks like an invasion...

Braks, each photo is a work of art! (No pun intented)

Those are some outstanding shots, and I would like to see some more motivational posters too. Seriously, can we get a 24X36 of one of those?

Originally Posted by clonesix

Those are some outstanding shots, and I would like to see some more motivational posters too. Seriously, can we get a 24X36 of one of those?

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that would be awesome!!!

Art.. dude... you've outdone yourself man. Beautiful shots!

Scott you look great as Sarlaac food. ;-)

Outstanding stuff, truely amazing, liking the 4th one down of the troopers coming over the dune!

Need more pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is just too much good stuff here.

NICE. I cant wait to see my custom mando!! and mroe of my TD. i knew i shoudlve finished my movie sized helmet for that shoot...why did i wait till the next day????

you still rock Chris!

WOW!
Awesome picts.
Thanks for sharing.
=)

Man, Chris ... I am drooling over those pics! I have gotta send you the pics full-sized when I get them.

They look amazing!!!! although I dont envy you guys picking sand out of your suits for the next 10 years

Chris, those poster designs rock!

WOW!


One *good* thing about all the sand... real weathering! 8)

Actually, 3 hours of sandblasting removed a lot of my weathering, especially my white Caboots. They would pass for clean trooper boots now! Guess I'll have to go out to the back yard and "dirty up".

Steve12201

Originally Posted by steve12201

Actually, 3 hours of sandblasting removed a lot of my weathering, especially my white Caboots. They would pass for clean trooper boots now! Guess I'll have to go out to the back yard and "dirty up".

Steve12201

The ultimate Sandtrooper irony....sand removing weathering

Originally Posted by clonesix

Those are some outstanding shots, and I would like to see some more motivational posters too. Seriously, can we get a 24X36 of one of those?

Here is "DETERMINATION" at 24X36 at 100 DPI. It is a 25Mb TIF file.

It is slightly different in design from Chris' but based off the original motivation posters.

http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/misc/...TION_LARGE.tif

**** these are some awsome pictures, I Just saved them all for refrence and wallpapers, thx for sharing them!

Great pics and quotes! More please!

That's awesome tk409!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Trooper TK409

There is just too much good stuff here.

Or coughing, sneezing and hacking up sand filled phelgm for the better part of a week.

The sinus problem I'm suffering from was a small price to pay for such wonderful pics.

Originally Posted by HeadlessHunter

They look amazing!!!! although I dont envy you guys picking sand out of your suits for the next 10 years

Once again I bow to the masters.

Most impressive.

Brak's, Mirax,

Any eta on the pics? I know you guys are probably busy getting all settled in and such, but thought I'd follow up and see when we might expect the cd(s)/dvd(s)

Thanks!

Sorry bout that. We have been extremely busy but I know he is working on getting them together. I don't know for sure when they will be ready.

I meant to do this some time ago and forgot. Here are some select candid pics I took with my camera. http://www.swchick.com/images/Yuma/ Sadly, these are probably the last pics I will ever take with this camera as it is completely fried from the sand. Brak's lost his lens to the dust too

Originally Posted by Mirax H

I meant to do this some time ago and forgot. Here are some select candid pics I took with my camera. http://www.swchick.com/images/Yuma/ Sadly, these are probably the last pics I will ever take with this camera as it is completely fried from the sand. Brak's lost his lens to the dust too

Hey thanks for posting the extra pics. I's interesting to see the sky get bluer and bluer as each pictures is displayed in sequence. And sorry to hear you both sustained camera damage in the dust storm.

Those are pretty cool pics! Love the one with the lonely little R2 trying to get back to Mos Eisley... erm.. the parking lot! That sand was really blowing.... yikes!

Mirax,

Great pictures.

Art...what the heck did you have over your face in those shots?

We had bandannas and motorcycle goggles to protect us from the sand. I seriously don't know how the people RV'ing there could stand outside in that blowing sand with no protection. We couldn't have possibly done a shoot with out that gear.

Sorry to hear about the busted camera and lost lens.

I can't speak for the others, but I'll gladly pitch in a little for replacements.


BTW, thanks for the link and update. I appreciate both!

Beautiful SHOTS!! I bet you guys a still finding sand "everywhere!"

The wind blow sand adds to the realism of the shot!

Keep up the great work!

I spent some time in Death Valley on camping trips and sand get into everything and everywhere and I mean EVERYWHERE (Places you didn't even knew you had).

Alan

Thanks Ray, I appreciate that. We honestly had no clue that it would be like that out there. And we figured we could clean and blow out my camera and his lens with canned air and get them back to working...guess not I still find sand here and there from that trip, it is really crazy. Never seen anyplace like that but it was totally worth the trip, absolutely beautiful...hence I couldn't resist taking my camera out to take pics out there.

sand is a camera's worst enemy! As bad or in some cases worse than water. It can fry the circuitry and get into all the moving parts and grind gears, scratch lenses, and attach itself to the CCD. Not fun. The pictures are awesome though. Can't wait to see more!

Great shots guys (and gals), thanks for sharing them!!

Thanks for posting up a link to the new pics.

Steve

Those pictures are amazing! I'd love to visit there someday.

Cd's shipped out yesterday boys. Thanks for being patient. Life has been pretty crazy lately! Hope you all enjoy them as much as we enjoyed taking them!!!

Thank you Sooooooo much. I'll be outside waiting for the mailman.:thumbup

thanks again guys!!! anytime you need a trooper or mando to kick around, you knwo which garrison to call. you need to defect from NCG and come to DSG. we've got better cookies! and more sand!

Originally Posted by Mirax H

Cd's shipped out yesterday boys. Thanks for being patient. Life has been pretty crazy lately! Hope you all enjoy them as much as we enjoyed taking them!!!

Sweet! Thanks a bunch for letting us know. Can't wait to receive my CD!

Originally Posted by bh-7603

thanks again guys!!! anytime you need a trooper or mando to kick around, you knwo which garrison to call. you need to defect from NCG and come to DSG. we've got better cookies! and more sand!

You guys are welcome.

The Great Braks himself has done some Snifftacular photography. Perhaps even better than the "Sniffer" himself!!!

now, once you folks get your cds, you will be posting up pics, right? RIGHT?

Originally Posted by tk7602

now, once you folks get your cds, you will be posting up pics, right? RIGHT?

Absolutely!!!!

Sure!