MERF Random Adventure Pictures

[Cimrandir]

This is incredible. Eofor, what an amazing set of photos. I know you've said in the past that Australia has some trouble passing for Middle-earth at times but there's no trouble today. Fantastic outing. What a wonderful case for natural fabrics. Everything looks real (duh because it is real) and you look like you've stepped straight from the pen of the Professor. Hail Eofor of Rohan.

[Jack]

That looks awesome Eofor

[Taylor Steiner]

Wow!

[Eofor]

This is incredible. Eofor, what an amazing set of photos. I know you've said in the past that Australia has some trouble passing for Middle-earth at times but there's no trouble today. Fantastic outing. What a wonderful case for natural fabrics. Everything looks real (duh because it is real) and you look like you've stepped straight from the pen of the Professor. Hail Eofor of Rohan.

You're too kind! I'm afraid that it's not my ranger gear and just my historical stuff though everything is hand woven and plant dyed. It's taken a fair effort to get to the stage where I can frolic around in blizzards having fun and not freezing.
There are certainly parts of Australia that pass as Middle Earth but they aren't close - this destination is 8 hours away. As to the pen of the Professor, I will leave that assessment to others though the middle pics did remind me of Adam Middletons old King Elessar concept artwork.

Thanks Taylor and Jack!

[Iodo]

so you did get out in the snow, nice

in that footwear you made the right choice to turn back I think, but that weather looks so awesome, from the middle of a hot summer I am jealous

[Cimrandir]

This is incredible. Eofor, what an amazing set of photos. I know you've said in the past that Australia has some trouble passing for Middle-earth at times but there's no trouble today. Fantastic outing. What a wonderful case for natural fabrics. Everything looks real (duh because it is real) and you look like you've stepped straight from the pen of the Professor. Hail Eofor of Rohan.

You're too kind! I'm afraid that it's not my ranger gear and just my historical stuff though everything is hand woven and plant dyed.

What's the difference? ; )

Haha, just kidding as I know you've got big plans for Rohan-specific kit items but I think at least for now in the soft kit, you've nailed it anyway. Early medieval and Rohirrim both.

It's taken a fair effort to get to the stage where I can frolic around in blizzards having fun and not freezing.
There are certainly parts of Australia that pass as Middle Earth but they aren't close - this destination is 8 hours away. As to the pen of the Professor, I will leave that assessment to others though the middle pics did remind me of Adam Middletons old King Elessar concept artwork.

It honestly looks like a blast. Truth be told, I'll expose my American ignorance by saying I didn't even know Australia could get that much snow. Most impressive. And thanks for the heads-up about the old King Elessar artwork. That looks awesome and I've never seen it before!

[Iodo]

This weekend was the first time I had been to this particular parch of woods since the poacher incident (viewtopic.php?f=35&t=4701) and I'm glad to report that I saw nothing suspicious

I was out testing my linen surcoat so the better photo's are on that thread (here: viewtopic.php?f=25&p=52355#p52355) but I did have a bit of fun with video stills so I thought I'd share what I edited here, because you all like photo's










^Can you see me


^mid jump




I was a bit sad to find that since I was last there my favorite climbing tree had dropped it's low branch, here's me looking miffed LOL:



And here's a photo of what it once was, I think taken about two years ago:

[Jack]

I was a bit sad to find that since I was last there my favorite climbing tree had dropped it's low branch, here's me looking miffed LOL:

The disappointment is palpable :(
Beautiful pictures though with awesome scenery.

[Iodo]

yeah, it was a bit of a downer at the end of my trek, but the rest of the day was fun, glad you like the pics

[Taylor Steiner]

Very cool! Looks like a great time!

[Iodo]

Thanks a lot

[Elleth]

I love the adventure shots.

[Eofor]

Ha! Drive eight hours and hike in a blizzard only to have Iodo find prettier scenery in her backyard........ Grumble grumble......

[Iodo]

Ha! Drive eight hours and hike in a blizzard only to have Iodo find prettier scenery in her backyard........ Grumble grumble......

That's still a two hour drive for me, and with fuel prices like they are at the moment that's no joke, and your blizzard photo's are WAY more awesome

[Cimrandir]

Awesome stuff Iodo.