[StephenLawson]

Originally Posted by JohnReid

"...It may sound funny but in some ways I prefer the pictures to the actual diorama.I think that the pictures are more beleivable to the viewer because we are used to them capturing a moment in time.That is why I do dioramas that have little action going on. No figures in mid step just guys standing around looking relaxed. I like to put beleivability in my dioramas. Too much action I find disturbing,like waiting for the other shoe to drop. However,I dont want the viewer to fall asleep looking at my dioramas, that is why I put in lots of detail to keep the viewers eyes busy surveying the scene.

That is why I think Stephen Lawsons diorama with the photographer taking a picture of the squadron works so well.The viewer fully expects that the scene will be a moment frozen in time.You can look at this diorama and never expect any movement. Perfect. to be cont... ;")

High praise indeed from a master builder. My sincerest thanks. Stephen

From the first post of "Most Memorable Builds and Dioramas" thread
http://theaerodrome.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3550