Building in the category Whateverscape, bracket 1C...
About this creation
And obviously, I chose landscape from all the many...scapes. More specifically, seasidescape. Yeah I know, it's almost as messed up as Donald Trump's haircut. But not that bad.

Think about it. Who wears blond Elvis hair? (And that's excluding Kelso in 1978.)

I mean, that's more awkward than Michel Jackson in a hot pink Lamborghini. Or Arnold Swarchenegger with Mick Jagger's voice. That would be creepy. Better yet, the voice of Boston's lead singer. I don't know his name, but he can go higher than Chris Phipson breathing helium while singing Eye of the Tiger.

Anywhoo, here's my entry for Round 2. Not much, but I really enjoyed the process. It's hard to ETP while working with smooth tiles that are a royal pain in the rear to get off a baseplate, but I did. Mostly.
I kinda took on that "32x32 challenge" in this MOC, altering my plan from a creation of 64x32 to what you see now. If Aliencat can do it, I can too. Okay, that's not totally true...
I tried a new and interesting idea with the tree roots here. I always see roots protruding from the ground all over the place, so I thought why not put it into Lego? If you're asking, yes, that is how I think all the time. That's how I got the idea to make a vein of rocks winding through this scene as well. I saw it while climbing a local mountain, and BOOM! It came to life...er, Lego.
Living in Washington is great inspiration for all types of art, including everything from drawing and writing to Lego as we have here. How do you think Mark Kelso got so good at painting? Hiking in the Northwest of course. =)
My opponent's homepage is here.

Well, that's all for now. Remember to ETP!
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November 22, 2009 |
I chose VERY GOOD, although were the sand meets the grass you might want to put some brown there for more affect. other then that it's a very good MOC! |
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October 25, 2009 |
Wow, thank you so much for adding me to your favorites! What I mean is, you're one of the important people here. The only other one of you guys to add me is Crimso Giger. Thanks so much! |
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October 12, 2009 |
I've never seen any body else do that birds nest idea. Great job on the tree roots. You could check out my page if you wanted to see my uses of the nest
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September 22, 2009 |
Excellent part usage JD. I like the root idea. The scene looks great! |
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September 8, 2009 |
Good vig, and a great birds nest. Well played. |
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September 8, 2009 |
Very nice little touches like the beach edge and the nest give this a great restrained look. Super work. |
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September 6, 2009 |
wow this is great your going to win for sure could you comment on some of my mocs? |
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September 6, 2009 |
I am sure your opponent really dropped out out of fear. He knew that he was going to be completely humiliated by this fine build. Love the tree and the rock work. Lee. |
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September 5, 2009 |
THIS IS SO COOL!!!!! i love it!!!! the rocks design is amazing!!!!! where did you get the parts!!!!! |
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September 5, 2009 |
I always figured Donald Trump was wearing a coon-skin cap... huh... WELL, niceMOC! And good luck, and all that idle blabber... |
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September 3, 2009 |
great work |
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September 3, 2009 |
VERY nicely done, JD. Love the composition and the flow of the forms. But don't think that little comment about my art is going to make up for the Elvis jab there, pal. I'll have you know that wig looked uber-sexy with my satin shirt, gold necklace, and polyester bell-bottoms! |
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Dave Shaddix September 2, 2009 |
well done JD! I love the parts usage for the nest ...nice touch. Great work with the landscaping, you have a real knack for it. ~dave |
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September 2, 2009 |
Absolutely stunning my friend, I wouldn't expect anything else from you, keep on the great work and good luck :) >>> peace.. Firas |
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September 2, 2009 |
Lead singer for Boston? The late Brad Delp.
The creation? Great!
The thought of Phipson singing anything? Horrifying (because he'd insist on performing sans pants). |
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September 2, 2009 |
Awesome ! LOL Kelso's hair in '78. |
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September 2, 2009 |
Great landscape! It deserves a castle. |
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September 2, 2009 |
Good luck with this one! |
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September 2, 2009 |
WOW! That's some incredible landscaping JD! I look forward to more of these fantastic builds! |
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September 2, 2009 |
Awesome! I like the roots going along the grass, and the dark tan plates give the beach a very natural look. Plus the AWESOME tree and rocks. |
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September 2, 2009 |
Wow, this is way cool JD, everthing, from the rocks to the terrain to the tree is spot-on! You should have no trouble with this round. ~T |
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September 2, 2009 |
Quoting Sebeus I
btw, where did you get those dark tan 1x2 plates ?
I got them from the castle village set, but I'm sure BrickLink has 'em by the pound.
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September 2, 2009 |
cool! like the creativity of the wet sand and using the hat as a birds nest. ~CK#9 |
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September 2, 2009 |
I love the birdsnest..haha good one
Now you mention the 32x32 challenge, Im going to shamelessly ask you to look at mine http://mocpages.com/moc.php/149227 :) |
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September 2, 2009 |
Very nice looking scape! I like that nest! |
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September 2, 2009 |
This is great! I love the wet sand technique! |
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September 2, 2009 |
btw, where did you get those dark tan 1x2 plates ? |
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September 2, 2009 |
Nicely done, great landscaping, I love the bird's nest, great job |
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September 2, 2009 |
Always good to see your landscapes, they're so nice !
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September 2, 2009 |
Wonderful landscape. I like everything, but I particularly like the nest ;) |
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September 2, 2009 |
I like everything incorporated; all yer techniques, however, I'd like to see the water around the stone point whiter, at least on the front if you have to raise it a stud; in which case, I would suggest the back to be blue. (run on sentences ftl) |
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Tristan Amaya September 1, 2009 |
Ahh, like allways JD you just amaze me :) |
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September 1, 2009 |
Beauty, eh. That's what Doug McKenzie would say if he was there. Carefull on the beach though. Don't get crabs! I'm surprised Phipson hasn't been here and made that joke already. Maybe he's busy. GL! see ya. garth |
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September 1, 2009 |
Love the use of the Mouligan for the birds nest. Nice part usage. |
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September 1, 2009 |
A wonderful landscape. It's something that I'm not good at, so I really like to see something like this :) |
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September 1, 2009 |
This is a serene scene JD. The trans-blue water is sooo nice, I've had a beach scene in mind for a while but I'd have to purchase way many of those spendy trans-blue parts but it's great to see other people building with them. Overall niceness, nothing to complain about. Your opponent is going to have a lot to live up to. |
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thats great check out my mocs |
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September 1, 2009 |
I almost forgot to mention the 4 foot long ant :-O and I also forgot to ask about your fascination with donald trump. Maybe you should see a shrink ;-) |
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September 1, 2009 |
beautiful landscaping JD! The use of the hat as a nest is ingenious! Well Done |
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September 1, 2009 |
congrats, assuming I win, you'll be facing me! Well, according to this MOC, It'll be my last stand in MOColympics, but I'll do my best! |
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September 1, 2009 |
Great job! Your rocks are always top notch. Good luck in the games! |
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September 1, 2009 |
It's a little plain, but it works. Good work and good luck JD! -Dylan |
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September 1, 2009 |
Oh wow! Oh, and if you were wondering, I'm dropping out for my own reasons. So you could have posted a blurry picture of a pink 1x1 stud on a table and still won. Does that make you feel better? Oh, and say that I'm dropping out in the Drop Out topic in the group. See ya around, LSB. |
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September 1, 2009 |
Simple but elegant! |
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September 1, 2009 |
he did... GREAT JOB, GOOD LUCK :) |
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September 1, 2009 |
Very cool, the shoreline is perfect. Love the bird with its nest! Hope you win! |
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September 1, 2009 |
Wow, this is great, I love the rocks and the tree. The birds nest on the rock is cool too, and again great job. |
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