In my last post I wrote about marvelling at the articulated toys gang and their elaborate and precise posing of their toys at the Oregon Toy Photo Safari. But a couple of toys with zero points of articulation won my heart and are currently my favourite toy photography subjects.
I fell in love with the two #krashes_kustoms Porgs that @krash_override (Dennis)gifted me on the first evening in Oregon. They instantly became my new favourite Toy Photography fodder. And not just because they were new. Because they were simply so damn photogenic and emotive.
Oregon Porgs
However, I worried that these latest additions might not clear customs on my way home. “Porgs? You’re declaring Porgs?”
Porg in Oregon
I was also concerned that my adoration for these guys might diminish as the distance and time from the Oregon Toy Photo Safari grew.
Porg in Oregon
Plus, I wasn’t sure how these guys would adapt to the Australian climate and landscape.
Porg in Oregon
I needn’t have fretted.
Migratory Porgs
They made it through customs.
Porg in Oz
Like the memories of the Oregon Toy Photo Safari, my fondness for these guys remained true.
Porg in Oz
And they seem to be thriving in their new home.
Porgs in Oz
The tender, emotive nature of these wonderful creations by Dennis are what make them delightful subjects.
Sometimes, to articulate a story, articulation isn’t required. To pronounce a tale, posing isn’t necessary. Sometimes, to put into words, all you need is a Porg.
Thank you Dennis for these wonderful new additions to my toy box! Now, what was it you told me about feeding them after midnight and getting them wet? Oh, I can’t remember, I’m sure it wasn’t that important?!
-Brett
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Delightful photos, and great storytelling, Brett. Now I regret not pursuing a few of these porgs for myself. I’ll have to see if Dennis has any left… or is planning to make any more! Beautiful.
I think Dennis was selling some of these wonderful little buggers on IG? Yes, you need some!!
What a porg-tastic collection of pictures! These guys are absolutely great!
Thanks Lizzi. Yes, these little chaps are super cute. And they love the camera!
Such a wonderful post Brett, I am humbled to read it. The warm tones of Oz. work wonders for their colors. I’m pretty proud to have been a part of introducing a new species into the Australian Wildlife.
Thanks mate. They have definitely settled in here. Just keep your ears out for any news reports about a “punk Porg plague in OZ!
While your photos are pretty damn amazing – especially the first Porg in Oz photo – I don’t think it’s possible to take a bad photo of this guy. Dennis once again works his magic and makes a cool character just a little bit more awesome. And no, big fancy multi articulated toys are not needed to tell compelling stories. Cheers!
Agreed. I don’t think it’s possible to take a crappy photo of these wonderful creatures. As you say, Dennis takes something good, and makes it great. I see many Six Image Narratives coming from these chaps!
#porgalicious
Indeed!!
Fantastic photos, Brett! I regret not getting any photos of these wonderful custom Porgs while I was at the safari.
Thanks James. I can confirm they are just as photogenic outside of Oregon! Get Porg snapping!!
hahahah migratory porgs! glad to see they are thriving in the southern hemisphere too!
They have settled in very nicely!
Yay! I hope the pioneering Porgs on the land will thrive and multiple! Such beautifully crafted critters with character potential!
Thanks Janan. There might’ve been a stowaway Porg that made its way back with me for you too!