Winter Bryndis
Added 2024-03-15 02:40:08 +0000 UTCIt's been snowing allll day here in Denver, and we might not get another big snowfall this year — so I figured it was a great time to do a last-minute photoshoot!
I've been putting the finishing touches on the "Solstice Vale" PDF, which is all about Bryndis' home kingdom of Tirianor, located in the mountains. So she seemed like the right character to place in a snowy landscape! (Plus red hair always looks so good in a snowy setting!)
As you can see, the snow was really coming down as we were shooting. To be honest, I wish it had been more of a gentle snowfall, instead of all these wild diagonal lines 😂 But when you work with nature as a collaborator, you take what you're given!
Folks on Patreon were very concerned about my warmth during this shoot, but don't worry: I was wearing insulated base layers and was shooting approximately 50 feet from my house, so I was back inside before I even got chilly!
Comments
The diagonal lines add to ~the drama~
Heather Hofshi
2024-03-22 06:22:45 +0000 UTCNobody noticed me except a guy clearing off his car across the street, who didn't say anything! 😂
Ginny Di
2024-03-16 03:14:35 +0000 UTCAnd that right there is exactly why I didn't like the effect. 😂 Because it's too much, it looks fake! And not only fake, but like... poorly-executed fake!
Ginny Di
2024-03-16 03:14:12 +0000 UTCThat turned out soooo good!!! Great shoot, hope you enjoyed and were able to take full advantage of it!
Paul M
2024-03-15 20:17:46 +0000 UTCI like the diagonal snow lines. I always find it fascinating the different effects small elements like that can have. Like large, floofy, gently-falling flakes would give the pics a more magical vibe, whereas the streaking snow makes it feel a bit more bleak, grim, like, "Winter's finally here. Crap." Also, if no one's said it (or even if someone else has, I suppose) Bryndis and Kiliren soooo deserve a game of Star Crossed. Hrm. Now I'm thinking, play a game of Star Crossed within a game of one-on-one D&D. Set up the tower and intersperse the Star Crossed scenes with your D&D encounters and challenges. And if someone knocks over the tower while rolling dice, that wraps up the romantic arc. (After the battle, Bryndis lies bleeding on the ground, all her heals spent, and Kiliren, weeping over her fallen, bloody protector, confesses her true feelings.)
Jonathan & Megan Pierson
2024-03-15 20:15:07 +0000 UTCSpectacular!!!!!
Charley Sumner
2024-03-15 15:30:59 +0000 UTCSo... did the neighbor come out and ask, "So.... what's up?" Or did team distraction work? :D
Geoff Gilbert
2024-03-15 15:19:35 +0000 UTCWhat?! Lol. At first I was like "Well, the photoshopped snow is a bit too much" then i read the text. Well done.
ChatN
2024-03-15 14:54:42 +0000 UTCThankfully, I was well insulated from them, so I also do not know how cold the metal parts got lol
Ginny Di
2024-03-15 13:28:42 +0000 UTCI've been having so much fun writing her and Kiliren's character sheets (which are in my shop now as a bundle!) and the Solstice Vale PDF (which... should come out today? 🤞) I had a story in my head, but it always goes through changes when I put it onto paper.
Ginny Di
2024-03-15 13:28:22 +0000 UTCI know how warm a good cloak can be, but I do not want to think of how cold the metal parts got.
Graves
2024-03-15 12:06:45 +0000 UTCGosh. These look great! I’m so happy we’re getting to see more of Bryndis. I’ve wanted to know more since last year’s calendar.
Danny Faust
2024-03-15 10:25:08 +0000 UTCAwesome photos Ginny
Ramona Wanders
2024-03-15 06:04:43 +0000 UTCLooking good, really great outfit. And the drama of the diagonal snow works too :)
Jesper Fledelius-Gehrke
2024-03-15 05:37:34 +0000 UTCYou should be on the next reboot of Game of Thrones!
Nathanial
2024-03-15 04:35:59 +0000 UTCThe vibes in these photos are so powerful. I love Bryndis so much. Like damn. So good. Also, women in armor make me swoon. Thank you for posting the photos. :D
Shallie Dragon
2024-03-15 03:44:42 +0000 UTCThere's something about snow that makes a fantasy scene immediately seem more magical
Nioli
2024-03-15 03:34:51 +0000 UTCI was wearing insulated base layers and was shooting approximately 50 feet from my house, so I was back inside before I even got chilly!
Ginny Di
2024-03-15 03:03:03 +0000 UTCSo amazing!!! I love Bryndis and these turned out brilliant!
Amanda Llewellyn
2024-03-15 03:01:57 +0000 UTCIs it warm enough? I'm feeling cold just by seeing it XD
Patty
2024-03-15 02:49:34 +0000 UTCI took it as an excuse to cook and really warm up the kitchen.
Max Brannan
2024-03-15 02:48:41 +0000 UTCThis is incredible!
Chris Codina
2024-03-15 02:47:19 +0000 UTCHey I ain’t complaining! I’m a huge fan! Actually found your insta from GoT stuff in the way back when. Literally watching ASOIAF lore right now for inspiration for my setting guide.
Scabbers
2024-03-15 02:46:24 +0000 UTCSince I didn't have anywhere to go, I got to gaze at it through the window and feel cozy and aesthetic! 😂 Makes it easy to love the snow, but I know not everyone has that privilege.
Ginny Di
2024-03-15 02:45:36 +0000 UTChaha!! I told Josh, "everyone is gonna make the Arya comparison because of the cloak and the setting" 😂
Ginny Di
2024-03-15 02:44:51 +0000 UTCAlways love a strong woman with a sword. :D
Michael Brost
2024-03-15 02:44:45 +0000 UTC"we might not get another big snowfall this year" Nice jinx!
Kalcheus
2024-03-15 02:44:42 +0000 UTCYEAH!! Bryndis is quickly becoming a favorite! SO COOL!
Jason Megatron Burrows
2024-03-15 02:44:12 +0000 UTCI’M! OB! SESSED!
Annika
2024-03-15 02:43:27 +0000 UTCVery convincing character.
Jeremy Webster
2024-03-15 02:43:26 +0000 UTCAs another snowed in Denverite, I am impressed by your ability to make something great out of it.
Max Brannan
2024-03-15 02:42:48 +0000 UTCAbsolutely stunning! Bryndis is definitely my fave! I can't wait to read about the Vale.
Bennett Hobson
2024-03-15 02:42:00 +0000 UTCGreat pictures! Thanks Ginny Di.
Patrick Maloney
2024-03-15 02:41:51 +0000 UTCHmmm… it’s giving Arya with the cloak. Love it! Looking forward to the setting her PDF. Got a blank spot on my homebrew map I’d love some inspiration for
Scabbers
2024-03-15 02:41:47 +0000 UTCThat is really quite striking.
Stephen Tihor
2024-03-15 02:41:13 +0000 UTC
