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It's been a while since I've been able to read an article all the way through.

You're right, dio-makers don't make the dio for anyone but themselves. There is that one book that Hasbro put out, but truthfully, I've seen photos on this site that are better than what was in that book. If dios were anything more than just a hobby, their would be more books out there featuring them.
I feel the dios serve a dual purpose. Photography has always been a hobby of mine, and G.I.*JOE is something new I can take pictures of. There is a certain challenge to it as well.
Usually when I set up the figures, I'll take several pictures from different angles. To me, the challenge is to make it look like I'm taking pictures of something that's happening in front of me, not a bunch of toys. There are some challenges to taking pictures of a Joe figure that aren't there when taking pictures of a landscape or your sister sitting on the lawn with the dog.
There's also a third aspect to dios; the story telling. For those of us that have made a Dio story, although for the most part, you are doing it for yourself, but part of it is for other people's enjoyment (otherwise you'd never post a picture on theis site), and you want to make it interesting for others to see and read.
So, collecting, getting the right photo of what you are trying to convey to others and being able to come up with a good story, can really make a person expand their creativity.
I, like you, have tried to write a novel, but for some reason I find getting out there every other day and sanpping the pictures and coming back in and editing them more satisfying than sitting there typing out the story.

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Some people, when trying to avoid thinking about those things that cause them pain, turn to drink, or perhaps food, or drugs... I turn not to any of those... I collect action figures, turning my mind to the hunt, so that I might find a mote of peace... Over the years, I've found that alcoholism is much more socially acceptable by far.

03-10-2010, 03:56 AM	#2
Otto the Otter "Toot" Spelled inside out Offline --> Posts: 2,297 --> Join Date: Oct 2009	It's been a while since I've been able to read an article all the way through. You're right, dio-makers don't make the dio for anyone but themselves. There is that one book that Hasbro put out, but truthfully, I've seen photos on this site that are better than what was in that book. If dios were anything more than just a hobby, their would be more books out there featuring them. I feel the dios serve a dual purpose. Photography has always been a hobby of mine, and G.I.*JOE is something new I can take pictures of. There is a certain challenge to it as well. Usually when I set up the figures, I'll take several pictures from different angles. To me, the challenge is to make it look like I'm taking pictures of something that's happening in front of me, not a bunch of toys. There are some challenges to taking pictures of a Joe figure that aren't there when taking pictures of a landscape or your sister sitting on the lawn with the dog. There's also a third aspect to dios; the story telling. For those of us that have made a Dio story, although for the most part, you are doing it for yourself, but part of it is for other people's enjoyment (otherwise you'd never post a picture on theis site), and you want to make it interesting for others to see and read. So, collecting, getting the right photo of what you are trying to convey to others and being able to come up with a good story, can really make a person expand their creativity. I, like you, have tried to write a novel, but for some reason I find getting out there every other day and sanpping the pictures and coming back in and editing them more satisfying than sitting there typing out the story. __________________ The United States will conquer Terrorism with the help of God and a few Marines. Some people, when trying to avoid thinking about those things that cause them pain, turn to drink, or perhaps food, or drugs... I turn not to any of those... I collect action figures, turning my mind to the hunt, so that I might find a mote of peace... Over the years, I've found that alcoholism is much more socially acceptable by far.