Applying videogames to photographs - games in real life.

[northlander]

The Troubles With Rain Bubbles.

Game used: Parasol Stars (Arcade)

Surprised by the sudden rain shower, it was all the poor little Parasol Stars guys could do to avoid having their umbrellas gather too much water bubbles and thereby flood the place with wild torrents of water. The other spectators seemed blissfully unaware of just how much danger they were in.




HEEEEERE'S FLICKR!

[Solana]

Very clever. I love how you combined the animated and real world rain. Also, the ice tubing one is pretty funny.

[northlander]

If you know how the game works, it makes (even more?) sense.




The Ski Train Approaches.

Game used: World Games (Commodore 64)

When on a hike before the snow melts away completely, it's important to look both ways before crossing the glacier covering the road, or you might end up being run over by wild skiers. Very important to remember when you travel in Norway during the winter. The more you know.




The Anthill and the Bugger-All.

Game used: Flimbo's Quest (Commodore 64)

Well, it wasn't easy getting my mother to pose behind the humongous anthill, and the sudden bug stampede that ran over it certainly didn't improve matters. But that was the risk we all had to take.



F-F-F-F-F-F-F-FLICKRRRRRR!

[northlander]

Defenders of the Ski Slope.

Games used: Defenders of the Crown and Winter Games (both Commodore 64.)

The first casualty of winter is people with planks mounted on their feet. It just goes to show that you don't mess with snow enthusiasts and their desire to keep the snow free from ski tracks.

Note: The photograph used here is from 2010, which means it was probably taken with the first digital camera I ever owned, hence the low resolution of 2304x1728. I humbly beg your forgiveness for this obvious breach of resolution decency.


And, as always, it's also available on Flickr.

[northlander]

Where the Power Line Once Ran....

Game used: Buggy Boy (Commodore 64)

Tired of having to deal with flat terrains with rocks, planks, fences and flags all over, the Boys of the Buggies looked elsewhere for their jollies and found a steep grass hill with rocks, planks, fences and flags all over. And everyone agreed that fun times were had.




Dragons Rising.

Game used: Black Tiger (Arcade)

For the love of... is it possible to go on a hike to Hovdeåsen even ONCE without encountering dragons? Well? Is it?



IT'S A FLICKR SIGHTING!

[Anon Mous]

Okay. New favorite. Defender of the Ski Slope. Awesome. I love it.

[northlander]

Once again, I have worked on some stuff, mostly minor ones.



Norwegian Flood Rowing Championship in progress.

Game used: Bonze Adventure (Arcade)

It doesn't seem like we can ever have a flood event without some daredevils that absolutely have to paddle upstream. To say it was an unusual sight in itself... well, that's a bit of an understatement.




Swan Lake -- the Alternative Interpretation.

Game used: World Games (Commodore 64)

The newest in extreme sports is jumping on swans. As we all know; despite their graceful look, the swans are a highly hostile and dangerous race of birds, so what better way is there to risk your kneecaps when being an adventurer in Skyrim isn't an option?




"No, Northy... YOU are the demons."

Game used: Doom (PC)

I.... might've kept a secret from y'all.



I also worked a bit more on my "Golden Axe Stables" image, adding some shadows to the residents and workers there, because once I noticed that little disrephancy, I couldn't put it out of my mind, and it was going to bother me every time I looked at the image. ^^;;

But yeah, I reuploaded that one, which is why it shows up near the top of my Flickr photostream page, along with the new ones I made.