Reconquest

I said yesterday that we'd be covering more of InnovaLUG's "Summer Joust" contest, which is now open on Flickr through June 30th. Anyone is welcome to enter, so go check out the photo pool if you're interested!

I really liked this entry from builder marcu44. The base is relatively simple and flat, just some plates and foliage elements, but the whole MOC is elevated by that wonderful brick-built tree. The SNOT work in that twisting trunk; the roots crawling over the boulder; the beautifully positioned leaves - everything has the makings of a great nature build. And you can't ignore the creative part usages for the tiny mushrooms or the bird: