todd baxter
Boy, those owl scouts cannot catch a break! Doesn’t this look like an amazing movie? Well, it’s not, because it’s not a movie! Nope, these are a few theatrically stunning photographs from a series by American photographer Todd Baxter, titled Owl Scouts. Those poor little owl scouts are not having the best day, but they sure are gorgeous! It took me a minute to realize that they were photos… they’re so painterly, beautifully lit, and completely fantastical. If Wes Anderson ever decides to do a much darker version of Moonrise Kingdom, I think Todd might have a few excellent art direction ideas.
ps. That close up of the fox face/custom scout badges, is killing me. Love!
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I immediately thought of Moonrise Kingdom as well. These are stunning!
Oh my these are awesome!! Would love to find out more about his process. So stunning!
It’s too late in the evening/too early in the morning to come up with a fully formed sentence in English that would describe my love for these, so…
Love.
Dark Moonrise Kingdom, indeed!
(Also, I just came from The Grand Budapest Hotel and it was wonderful!)
me too. love.
ps. cannot wait to see that movie!
Photographs! Oh my! Incredible work…
Of course I had to investigate the whole series after such a beginning and… well, to put it simply, I see why you didn’t include the finale! Absolutely brilliant work, though — I say this about everything you post, but surely this is my favourite.
pps: GBP isn’t out in Australia until 10th April. My country is barbaric and I am envious of you all.
Man, this has a dark end! That bear…
i know… i didn’t show the final shots… maybe it’s cuz i’m a mom!?
Totally obsessing over Todd Baxter right now! You find the coolest stuff..
Just an fyi to you fellow fans — this series is for sale on Todd’s website — baxterphoto.com
I am a collector of Todd’s and I’d love to see more people appreciate and buy his work. He’s super talented and deserves more recognition in the Art world.
Wes Anderson Plus ~ so awesome. (By the way, I know your site through Kathleen Shannon, but saw this today via Pinterest. You’re showing up there a lot lately ~ cheers).
ah that’s great to hear… thanks deb! and josh, i don’t blame you for being fan/collector of todd’s work. so so so good!
Wow- I thought for sure these were paintings! So strangely and wonderfully surreal, I just love them!
Totally stunning. Love.
Danielle !
Thank you for sharing these. They are awesome ! Truly. Very inspiring.
This series is completely breathtaking. Such a surreal expression of color and light. Truly tells a beautifully exciting and dark story.. I want more!
Thank you for posting this.