Teddy Takes the High Road

I am always amazed by your imagination. How long does it take you to set things like this up? Excellent presentation.

Although, sometimes I don't quite understand it. LOL!

It varies some John.....the challenge,for me,is to get it all outside and photoed while still in prime light...a relatively short window of time....made even shorter when it`s raining

I keep a base on my lower deck level,24/7 in all weather....platforms are added and removed as the scene requires.....if the weather is bitter cold,or sweltering,I generally opt for a tall platform which allows me to remain standing at the tripod and get in and out of the weather quickly.......a visit to "the lake" generally involves sitting on a wheeled chair to be eye-lined with the view finder

I keep a bunch of people on my desk for inspiration.And generally do a staging next to my keyboard on the night prior to a morning shoot...on many occasions I`m unable to find the person/prop I want,and the theme goes in an entirely different direction.The plastic people are single minded and strong willed......best to let them have their way:)

sometimes,a scene outgrows my desk and I`ll finish staging it on an old dining room table on the deck (screened,roofed)

For the "Teddy on San Juan Hill" posted above,it took about 3 minutes to set the platforms,another 6 minutes to set the (pre-staged) pieces in place....8 or so minutes for the the first round of shooting, followed by 10 minutes on the PC.....then repeat the shoot/pc sequence as needed,generally 3 to 4 times

in light of just how succinctly I have answered your question,please remember to vote for me in the next election

Posted by: @jcarnutz

I am always amazed by your imagination. How long does it take you to set things like this up? Excellent presentation.

Although, sometimes I don't quite understand it. LOL!

I NEVER understand them!! That's what I like about them so much! I mean, c'mon! A duck in a Model T?  Please! Sure, Teddy R. you see every day in the trunk of a T. But a duck?

@perrone1   my Teddy`s inspiration comes from this scene in "Arsenic and Old Lace" 1944......last time he ran up to the bathroom,Teddy swapped the bathtub duck for the battleship he now carries

Thanks Guys. I thought I was the only one who doesn't understand much of JB's setups... what amazes me is how much I enjoy them.

@john-barry

Well I never would have guessed about the scene from Arsenic & Old Lace. I've seen that movie multiple times, never would have made the connection. Good one.