https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYI5LIjSbkwA bit of a diversion today, but still sort of related to gaming and miniatures, if you think about it as inspiration.
This weekend saw the annual Legendary Joust at Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire, which we always try to attend. A great day out but also, in one respect, a victim of its own success - the crowds are getting so big it is increasingly difficult to actually see (let alone photograph) the jousting. Not helped by families who decide to bring folding chairs, extensive picnics, and other paraphernalia that gets in everyone else's way.
Anyway, here are the shots I got, in case they are inspiring for anyone out there painting (or planning to paint) any knights. If these are of interest to anyone, let me know in the comments and I will do a few posts of other photos from previous years of different armours and equipment.
Particularly noteworthy was "The Wild Man", who was jousting in a highly decorated bridgandine, rather than a breastplate. It looked fantastic!
For more on why, there is an excellent video by Zac Evans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYI5LIjSbkw
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