Wild Boy in Ireland 3

Hej there, have been on a trip to Sweden the last two weeks, walking a small part (ca. 130km) of Southern Kungsleden, a trail in Middle Sweden. I was barely seeing any humans for days while the scenery kept becoming more impressive.

An adult  1/6 Figure would have taken away too much space in the backpack, but the 1/6 Boy was perfect.

Here pics from the end of the first Day, will add other ones later.

















In the bag you can see mountains of the Helagsfjäll.




But The Boy was enjoying the sun going down.

Very impressive shots and a nicely bashed figure. Perfect!

Amazing pics! that scenery is just incredible!

That third last photo is incredible! <3

BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you.

You already know how much I love these and how envious I am of your trip, but I'll say it again.... spectacular photos, my friend!

It would have indeed been ideal to have your full Forest people line-up, but forest boy is so charming on his own and works so well with the landscape. All the photos are brilliant, though I agree with Lynkhart that that sunset pic is particularly sublime.

I, like many others am envious of these vast and mesmerizing landscapes you get to explore. The various mountain sunset glare shots are especially effective and captured perfectly. The angles and colors remind me of one of my favorite video games of all time, Shadow of the Colossus. Some screenshots from the PS4 Remake:





For much of its entirety you are the only character in a sprawling but desolate forbidden kingdom; it really sells the atmosphere and feelings of isolation, which can sometimes be very tranquil and much-needed self therapy.

Also, as Sky said it would have been grand to see more of your tribe together on some kind of fellowship-esque journey, but there is something more captivating about a lonesome Young Buck faced against a massive landscape of possibilities. It's a big world out there, little guy. I'm sure he's ready for it, though.

Ovy, we were slightly worried about you, glad to see you safely back from the wilds of the Northlands. And the idea of taking Wild Boy along with you was brilliant, because, as others have already said, these shots are just perfect, in every way.
Welcome back and thanks for sharing.

Gorgeous shots. The scenery, the figure, the setting sun — just magnificent. Glad to see you back.

Teh next morning, less than 10km South, below the timberline.



Reminds me of a little Shaolin.




















I didn't brign him down to the waterfall, too steep.

Randam Hajile wrote:Very impressive shots and a nicely bashed figure. Perfect!

Thanks a lot!

BAMComix wrote:Amazing pics! that scenery is just incredible!

Thank you sir!

Lynkhart wrote:That third last photo is incredible! <3

Thanks, yes that is also one of my favourites.

Diana wrote:BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you.

Thank you too!

skywalkersaga wrote:You already know how much I love these and how envious I am of your trip, but I'll say it again.... spectacular photos, my friend!  

It would have indeed been ideal to have your full Forest people line-up, but forest boy is so charming on his own and works so well with the landscape. All the photos are brilliant, though I agree with Lynkhart that that sunset pic is particularly sublime.

Thanks a lot! Yes, this would be a dream, but not possible with ultra light hiking. The plastic figures might make sense, they are not that heavy, but carrying a tbleauge Keanu for dozens of miles wouldn't make much sense. Maybe if I get a Hotel or a flight or something. But there will be fellowship pics in the forest nearby some day.

AlKelAstra91 wrote:I, like many others am envious of these vast and mesmerizing landscapes you get to explore. The various mountain sunset glare shots are especially effective and captured perfectly. The angles and colors remind me of one of my favorite video games of all time, Shadow of the Colossus. Some screenshots from the PS4 Remake:





For much of its entirety you are the only character in a sprawling but desolate forbidden kingdom; it really sells the atmosphere and feelings of isolation, which can sometimes be very tranquil and much-needed self therapy.

Also, as Sky said it would have been grand to see more of your tribe together on some kind of fellowship-esque journey, but there is something more captivating about a lonesome Young Buck faced against a massive landscape of possibilities. It's a big world out there, little guy. I'm sure he's ready for it, though.

Thanks a lot sir!

Yes, video games, especially these open worldish ones, really can immerse us with gorgeous wide landscapes, combined with good ambient sound, music and atmosphere, triggering something primeval within us, I guess. I was also often distracted by sidequests, exploring a lake or a lonely hut. Sometimes there was loot.

GubernatorFan wrote:Ovy, we were slightly worried about you, glad to see you safely back from the wilds of the Northlands. And the idea of taking Wild Boy along with you was brilliant, because, as others have already said, these shots are just perfect, in every way.
Welcome back and thanks for sharing.

Thanks a lot, also for the concern. I planned to do something like this in 2020 in Norway with my grey Forest Dude originally.

Didn't had the feeling I was away that long?

Stryker2011 wrote:Gorgeous shots. The scenery, the figure, the setting sun — just magnificent. Glad to see you back.

Thanks a lot, glad you took your time to look at them.

Great new photos. I can see what you mean by Shaolin, and I agree. Also, thankful that you kept him safely away from that waterfall. The natural setting is absolutely perfect.

Ooh, beautiful new pics! I am once again envious of your little forest boy.... wish I could be near that waterfall! :')

Great new images! They are a feast for the eyes. Please let them keep coming!

Some really beautiful scenery, I too would have been lost from the forums if I had a place like that. It's really cool how your boy works so well with nature, really great work as always Ovy.

Now I wish I had open fields like that, closest thing is the parking lot from the local supermarket.  

Fantastic!
I’m speechless!

The same day, but 7 hours later. On the far left you can see Norway, was walking near the border a lot of the time.

GubernatorFan wrote:Great new photos. I can see what you mean by Shaolin, and I agree. Also, thankful that you kept him safely away from that waterfall. The natural setting is absolutely perfect.

Thanks a lot. I was carrying him in a ziploc plastic bag, like most of the stuff so nothing gets lost in the backpack. The hands fall of relatively easily. I also didn't bring his little charms, the knife or the mask (No one is wearing masks in Swedenanyway)

skywalkersaga wrote:Ooh, beautiful new pics! I am once again envious of your little forest boy.... wish I could be near that waterfall! :')

Thanks a lot, yeah I wish I was there too haha.

Randam Hajile wrote:Great new images! They are a feast for the eyes. Please let them keep coming!  

Thanks a lot, more are coming, enjoy!

Theboo-bomb wrote:Some really beautiful scenery, I too would have been lost from the forums if I had a place like that. It's really cool how your boy works so well with nature, really great work as always Ovy.

Now I wish I had open fields like that, closest thing is the parking lot from the local supermarket.  

Haha, well you have the sea around you!  And probably some beach that is not overcrowded? Thanks.

Pontiacivan wrote:Fantastic!
I’m speechless!

Thanks a lot, you don't have to talk!

Perhaps it was wise not to venture into Norway. Who knows what dark primeval post-apocalyptic Norse terrors lurk across those mountains?

My hats off to you Ovy for sharing our amazing creation and the stunning outdoor shots !
I also love the face paint !!
Looks like Wild boy's having a ton of fun chilling in the great outdoors !

GubernatorFan wrote:Perhaps it was wise not to venture into Norway. Who knows what dark primeval post-apocalyptic Norse terrors lurk across those mountains?

Well, I actually took a short detour later, the border is a long and narrow strip of treeless land seperating each countries forest.  

Allotropos wrote:My hats off to you Ovy for sharing our amazing creation and the stunning outdoor shots !
I also love the face paint !!
Looks like Wild boy's having a ton of fun chilling in the great outdoors !

Thanks a lot sir! He had a lot of fun to be sure, he didn't even have to walk.


Before we get to my favourite area, here some hilltop pics.




















And as promised

SUPER MEGA DINOSAURS AND DRAGONS (from before I started actually)

LOL With the face tatoo it looks like he was yearning after the horizon and crying that you would not take him there.
The mega dinosaurs are at last possibly larger than they ever were! Totally fun. Thanks for sharing.

Another great series of pictures! I really enjoy looking at these impressive landscapes and your little figure in it. Thanks for sharing them with us!

I like the last one. Wild Boy wouldn't have to worry about it waking up. He is so small that he isn't even snack-sized.

Those pics are amazing!

Some really nice shots and lovely scenery. The river and the waterfall are some of my favorites. I like the shots close to the border of Norway where the Wild Boy is just lying there looking up at the sky. Very cool.

What a fun little area to do a photoshoot with smaller-sized characters. Makes me think of Smaug in The Hobbit films. And...is that a giant centipede and mushrooms in the background, as well? Those could be really fun too!