Photography with new Ponies!

Hello everybody!
Lately it has been really busy (again) over in my end because my boyfriend is leaving for university... And I won't see him as much as I used to. His university is pretty far from where we both live, so it will be hard.

Anyway, yesterday I got new ponies from Breyer from Toys R Us...
PHOTOGRAPHY TIME!

Godiva

Aang's Aba

Venice

Marshall

The lying down foal is soooooo adorable! All the horses from these sets are suuuuper cute!!

That's all for this post!

~Marina

New Ponies!

So, I finally caved in and got some new ponies!

Breyer Stablemates Mystery Foal Surprises 1 & 2.

I am disappointed with the Toys R Us bought Breyers.

The only ones in good condition are the buckskin colt, buckskin Paso fino (?) And grey draft. The rest need touch ups.

SM Barn Project Complete!

Hello everybody!
I finally finished my Stablemate scale barn project!

Supplies used:
- cardboard
- glue (glue gun in my case)
- paint
- matches
- wooden dowels

Results:

I need another paint coat for the roof, but it's pretty much done!

The inside view of the stall,

That's all for this post!
Better pictures will be coming soon... I used my cell phone's camera and the lighting wasn't the best, but I still wanted to update it :)

Thanks for reading!
~Marina

Clear Skies calls for a Photography Day

Hello Readers!
Another day to get some photography done because the sky is clear and the weather outside is wonderful.

My SM Barn project has been put on temporary hold because I am in need for cardboard and the next time I'll be going to a grocery store to get food and cardboard will be in a few days.

I am going to start a different diorama, a nature diorama. Currently I'm gathering supplies for the diorama and I need to sketch it.

Anyway, here's the photography I've done today:

Flurry the appaloosa, 

This new guy that I haven't seen before, 

was shy at first

still shy...

Marshall and a bay that I can't tell from the photograph

Redford munching on hay

More stablemate photography!

I really like this photography spot, 

A Gold Finch sitting on a flower

Then this guy finally came over,

"Hey! Where are you going? I want a treat!"

Finally got this guy out for a photoshoot, but only 1 photograph actually looked good.

This girl got a whole lot of good photos. She does have some overspray on her mane

Sunny got a photo shoot as well, his best side (my favourite side) is unfortunately his "worst" condition side.

He's still adorable!

This girl is full of cuteness. 

Her pinking on her nose is so cute! 

I think his name is "Wild Fire",  I named him after a horse named Wild Fire in the Mustang Mountain Book Series.

That's all for this post!

Thanks for reading,

~Marina

Horses, Models, and Flowers

Hello Readers!
I have been lately (pretty much) obsessed with the Breyer SM scale.
I find it a lot easier to make photography with them and transporting them. They are hardy little models.
I also don't see any of the new Breyer Traditional scale models that I am completely in love with. But I do like Flexible, Snowman, Frankel, Sam, Overo Paint Mare and Foal set, Secretariat, and Harley D Zip. Especially Sam... I always wanted a model on the Cigar mold. But again... He's a BAY. Majority of my models are bay. So, I am trying to get models that are not bay.  Now, that I think about it... The Breyer Traditional Scale list is also pretty big...
Since, I am trying to do dioramas for the Stablemate (SM) scale and for me it is easier to work with in that scale... SM are more suitable for me and I want them more...

Anyway, today's photography:

I love dapples, this guy looks like a Dark Bay or Sunburnt Black. He reminds me of Spartan from CBC Heartland (TV Show).

His face is so delicate. While Maggie (the Halflinger pony) is busy eating to come over. 

Maggie is an adorable pony.

These flowers are so pretty, if anyone knows what they are called please let me know!!

Munchin' on hay.

Bradley is more interested in the fence than his hay.

What did a horse say to another horse? "HAY". (Hahaha I'm so funny)

"Hay. Must. Eat. Hay"

Marshall likes to show me his butt. He has a really nice dorsal stripe,

Peaches! She has some really nice mapping.

Jesse is a beautiful overo black and white paint!

Jesse's piebald face marking is really cute.

Anyway, now for the model horse photography:

This setting really pops her colour. If you're into photo showing (like me), I'd use this as an entry. BUT since the hooves were covered by the wood (the angle wasn't right)... I had to retake it. 

I am actually using this photo as an entry for photo shows for this horse. His colour is really nice (I consider him a mare, I am not sure why... Maybe it's because I am lacking in mares in this scale). 

In Photography, angles are important. I like to play around with angles when photographing my models. 

This photo could also be used as an entry for photo shows. It shows the whole horse and hooves.

I finally took this girl out for photography. I love duns and buckskins, but just not this one... Her appaloosa markings don't appeal to me that much.

But she's still a sweet model and I'm glad to have her in my collection. She needs more attention from me! 

This model's mane just screams "Fabulous" to me. This photo is also suitable for photo showing.

When photo showing, you want to take crisp photos (sharp). Sometimes my photos are not sharp and I end up using photo editing websites or programs to sharpen them.

This model has been underrated by me ever since I got her. Now, I find her so pretty. Breyer did an amazing job with her paint job and the blue roan is beautiful. This photo could also be used as a photo entry.

The colours that did not appeal to me before, are really appealing to me now. I started to like paints (not all paints) and roans. This photo could also be used for photo showing.

I don't love this mold. But I love this particular model.

I am pretty sure this guy is supposed to be rearing, so I need to make a base for him. But for now, this photo will do as an entry for a photo show.

Tips for photo showing:

- Lighting is crucial. Proper lighting can make a photo a great photo.

- Backgrounds can be a solid colour or be taken outside. But make sure that the camera is focusing only on the horse and not on the whole scenery.

- Make sure that the whole model fits into the picture and all hooves can be seen. 

- Sharpen photos.

- For small scale models, I use the flower mode on my camera.

- Taken pictures of both sides, then compare and pick which one appeals to you.

- Best time to take photographs outside is early in the morning (7am-11am).

If you have any questions or have any tips for photo showing you want to add, please comment below :)

That's all for this post!

Thanks for reading,

~Marina

Question of the day:

What is your favourite horse and model?

My favourite horse is Hickstead (RIP) and favourite model probably has to be my Peter Stone DAH Aragorn. :)