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Fortunate frog finds finest amphibian comforts

One lucky amphibian has found froggy paradise in this LEGO build by Roanoke Handybuck! With a serene tree, gentle waterfalls and plenty of sunny rocks to sit on, what more could a little frog ask for? All that said, that tree might be more surreal than serene; its leaves are made of minecraft zombie heads! As for the water, the spray at the bottom of the waterfall is made from croissants and the ripples around the rocks are made from official LEGO rubber bands. Finally, the entrance-way to this peaceful pond owes its angular shape to cheese slopes and the 1×2 grated slope. Now that this frog has found the best pond around, do you think they’ll find a friend here too?

Brick-built life on LEGO pond

Well really, there’s just as much life within this LEGO pond, built by Jannis Mavrostomos, as there is “on” it. The composition is lovely, and an interesting perspective that you don’t often see – including both above and below the waterline in an elegant way. I love the seamless transition and how it all blends together, and of course, the animals are fantastic. Both the mallard and the pike are easily recognizable, but I think I’m most impressed by the use of the cylindrical hinge element with heart tiles and hands to create the smaller fish.

While you’re here, check out more builds by Jannis, as well as loads of other exceptional animal creations.

Building good fortune on a rainy day

In many Asian cultures, koi ponds symbolize luck, good fortune, and abundance. They also tend to represent courage and perseverance. Perhaps that’s why, even with the abundance of rain, this geisha isn’t afraid of her makeup running!

Banter aside, this expertly photographed build by Architeclego is stunning. I personally find heavy rain beautiful and almost calming. From inside, its enveloping, rhythmic drone is even cozy. This is one of those picture that provokes those feelings.

While the photography in itself is compelling, the build is not to be overlooked! I’m a fan of the layout and recessed pool, and I especially like the inversion of the arch bricks for the roof. We certainly hope to see many more pieces of art like this in the future.