Trolls are difficult to capture on camera due to their elusive behaviour. Through stelth and daring I was able to capture this Troll while he was setting up camp at dusk for the night. :-P
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How did you find a troll? I thought they all disappeared because of our lack of belief. Seriously, though, this is a great shot - mysterious lighting, tangled undergrowth and the air of mystery that every good fairy tale needs.
Very cool concept. Others seem to be knocking the use of dolls and figurines but this works. Would be a little better if the environment was darker, more of a night feeling. Perhaps depress the troll into the ground a little more so you don't see the solid part under the toes. Is that a candle or LED? Perhaps starting a small fire with some of the dead leaves would have given it some more realism. Another thought, perhaps some smoke in the background to simulate fog. I think it would add atmosphere.
Great idea. The lighting really gives the troll a realistic feel, and the POV helps me feel that I'm a traveller accidentally discovering this scene. Nice job.
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