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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 β 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 π 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
Heather Hofshi
The diagonal lines add to ~the drama~
Ginny Di
Nobody noticed me except a guy clearing off his car across the street, who didn't say anything! π
Ginny Di
And that right there is exactly why I didn't like the effect. π Because it's too much, it looks fake! And not only fake, but like... poorly-executed fake!
Paul M
That turned out soooo good!!! Great shoot, hope you enjoyed and were able to take full advantage of it!
Jonathan & Megan Pierson
I 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.)
Charley Sumner
Spectacular!!!!!
Geoff Gilbert
So... did the neighbor come out and ask, "So.... what's up?" Or did team distraction work? :D
ChatN
What?! Lol. At first I was like "Well, the photoshopped snow is a bit too much" then i read the text. Well done.
Ginny Di
Thankfully, I was well insulated from them, so I also do not know how cold the metal parts got lol
Ginny Di
I'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? π€) I had a story in my head, but it always goes through changes when I put it onto paper.
Graves
I know how warm a good cloak can be, but I do not want to think of how cold the metal parts got.
Danny Faust
Gosh. These look great! Iβm so happy weβre getting to see more of Bryndis. Iβve wanted to know more since last yearβs calendar.
Ramona Wanders
Awesome photos Ginny
Jesper Fledelius-Gehrke
Looking good, really great outfit. And the drama of the diagonal snow works too :)
Nathanial
You should be on the next reboot of Game of Thrones!
Shallie Dragon
The 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
Nioli
There's something about snow that makes a fantasy scene immediately seem more magical
Ginny Di
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!
Amanda Llewellyn
So amazing!!! I love Bryndis and these turned out brilliant!
Patty
Is it warm enough? I'm feeling cold just by seeing it XD
Max Brannan
I took it as an excuse to cook and really warm up the kitchen.
Chris Codina
This is incredible!
Scabbers
Hey I ainβt complaining! Iβm 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.
Ginny Di
Since I didn't have anywhere to go, I got to gaze at it through the window and feel cozy and aesthetic! π Makes it easy to love the snow, but I know not everyone has that privilege.
Ginny Di
haha!! I told Josh, "everyone is gonna make the Arya comparison because of the cloak and the setting" π
Michael Brost
Always love a strong woman with a sword. :D
Kalcheus
"we might not get another big snowfall this year" Nice jinx!
Jason Megatron Burrows
YEAH!! Bryndis is quickly becoming a favorite! SO COOL!
Annika
IβM! OB! SESSED!
Jeremy Webster
Very convincing character.
Max Brannan
As another snowed in Denverite, I am impressed by your ability to make something great out of it.
Bennett Hobson
Absolutely stunning! Bryndis is definitely my fave! I can't wait to read about the Vale.
Patrick Maloney
Great pictures! Thanks Ginny Di.
Scabbers
Hmmmβ¦ itβs giving Arya with the cloak. Love it! Looking forward to the setting her PDF. Got a blank spot on my homebrew map Iβd love some inspiration for
Stephen Tihor
That is really quite striking.
