#diego the velociraptor

[galen-the-honedge]

A finished charcoal drawing of Diego the Velociraptor on top of my dads car on a cloudy day, 2022

[nazrigar]

Raptor Rush

Basically a tribute to velociraptor, deinonychus, and their legacy in pop culture!

From Dinobot of Transformers, to Dinorexmon of Digimon, to Pod and the Walking with Dinosaurs Utahraptor, and of course, Blue and the other raptors of Jurassic Park fame.

[courseyoulovemeyoudontknowme]

The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997, Steven Spielberg)

19/03/2024

The Lost World: Jurassic Park is a 1997 film directed by Steven Spielberg, sequel to Jurassic Park and inspired by the novel The Lost World by Michael Crichton.

The franchise continued with Jurassic Park III (2001), Jurassic World (2015), Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022).

Four years have passed since the dramatic events at Jurassic Park. Professor Ian Malcolm, one of the survivors, is contacted again by the now ex-head of InGen, John Hammond, and informed that Isla Nublar, the place where the park stood, was in reality just a showcase for tourists. In fact, the prehistoric creatures were actually created on nearby Isla Sorna, the so-called "Site B" where, following the destruction of the fences caused by the hurricane called Clarissa, they were able to escape from their cages and live undisturbed without the whole world knowing, but now the target of her greedy and corrupt nephew, Peter Ludlow, eager to plunder her to recreate a "city Jurassic Park" in San Diego. At first Malcolm, knowing the very high risks, declines the proposal but, discovering that his girlfriend, the paleontologist Sarah Harding, has already gone to the place, he decides to leave immediately to bring her back, aided by the photographer Nick Van Owen and the engineer Eddie Carr.

Not long after Peter Ludlow, together with a team of hunters led by Roland Tembo, arrives on Isla Sorna to begin the capture of some dinosaurs and in particular, an adult male specimen of Tyrannosaurus rex.

After a day's march, Dieter Stark, Tembo's deputy, loses his life in the jungle, devoured alive by the small Compsognathus and that same night the camp is attacked by T-Rexes, attracted by the smell of the puppy's blood left impregnated on the jacket by Sarah. In the general escape, the hunting team crosses an expanse of tall grass falling victim to an ambush by seven Velociraptors; despite this, Ian, Sarah, Nick and Kelly manage to reach the communications center, where Nick requests reinforcements from the mainland while the others have to deal with the Raptors.

Jeff Goldblum is Professor Ian Malcolm: a mathematician expert in chaos theory. He is, together with Hammond (and with the exception of the children, who only appear in a brief cameo), the only main character from the first chapter to also reappear in the sequel. At the end of the first film, Malcolm managed to escape from Isla Nublar, and during these four years he revealed the facts of Jurassic Park to the public.

Julianne Moore is Dr. Sarah Harding, Ian Malcolm's girlfriend.

[tumberkin]

>Runs in<

Hi can I have

A Diego Brando one

With the song Me Time attached (It's the official battle theme for his alternate world variant)

Specifically main timeline please

Idk how to do requests as this is my first time ever but if you could include at least one dinosaur (preferably a velociraptor) stim please!

Diego Brando Stimboard W/ Velociraptors & Dinosaurs

hi i hope you enjoy :3

[cryptidbear00]

Theropods

[ciggycat-art]

ꜱᴄᴀʀʏ ᴍᴏɴꜱᴛᴇʀꜱ, ꜱᴜᴘᴇʀ ᴄʀᴇᴇᴘꜱ

ᴋᴇᴇᴘ ᴍᴇ ʀᴜɴɴɪɴɢ, ʀᴜɴɴɪɴɢ ꜱᴄᴀʀᴇᴅ

[marsieart]

My love since childhood is dinosaurs. And WHAT A COINCIDENCE that JJBA also has a dinosaur

I can wonder for a long time what kind of dinosaur Diego turned into.. But I will stop on the obvious choice - the velociraptor. The funny thing is that the real velociraptors were a little bigger than a chicken. I'd watch fight between him and Johnny with Gyro if Diego were a little feathered lizard.

And a giganotosaurus as well-

[swan2swan]

I love the Jurassic fandom and the Jurassic franchise but my gosh is it absolutely plagued by people acting smart and above it all.

"Dominion didn't give us enough of a look at what dinosaurs in our world would be like--" They'd get SHOT.

The dinosaurs come into our world and they get SHOT.

That's what happens.

The cops are going to get in a helicopter and they're going to shoot them.

Bang.

Dead.

No dinosaur.

That was what we saw in The Lost World. Oh no, there's a T. Rex in San Diego, what's gonna happen? IT'S GONNA GET SHOT. They're going to put a high-caliber bullet through its skull. From half a mile away.

So, yeah, we're not seeing "dinosaurs in our world", they're all on preserves. And farms. They legalized an ivory trade with Triceratops. But they didn't. But no one's going to feel ethically challenged because Triceratops isn't an elephant. A ranch starts growing 'em. And if one gets loose? It gets SHOT.

It'll take forty years for dinosaurs to start hitting critical mass, and that's only if Atrociraptors and Pyroraptors and Velociraptors and Allosaurs start breeding in the wild for a few years without their nest sites being found.

Human empires don't like change and they don't like animals.

So chill, folks. Start thinking about why the world is the way it is in this franchise and figure out how the heck our beloved dinosaurs battled their way this far along.

Not you, Mosasaurus. You're a deep-sea leviathan, a cryptid, they're not going to catch you without a big plan, you have the whole dang ocean, good luck.

But everyone else? Yeah. Sorry.

[ask-the-choir]

Favorite dinosaur?

(Idk if they've already answered this.)

I don’t know. T-Rex?

Is it really or is that the only one you know?

…

Anyway, mine is probably a stegosaurus! I actually have a plush stegosaurus named Steggy that I’ve had since I was a baby.

I like Velociraptors.

Cause they’re short and bite things, just like you?

Ricky I swear to-

I’m more of a saber-toothed tiger kinda guy. Diego from Ice Age was my idol.

I guess I like T-Rexs too

Because you actually like them or because you’re agreeing with your boyfriend

Because it’s like the only one I know??

The one with wings!

Pterodactyl?

Yes I think!

[starzknight]

Why is Jurassic park trending??? Anyways here are some character design ideas (my favourite hobbie) for the lost world plus some skeches i did with them...

Ok so, explaning these... in an ideal universe i would really like to see a lost world miniseries that's a mix of both movie and book... because the movie makes some really cool stuff but the book has some parts that feel more cohesive and vice versa...

Rambles about how plot and stuff would work below

So, depending if you go with book or movie 1 ending the begining would change because of hammond, but it would be basically the same anyways. I mixed sarah and levine because she's basically levine in the movie and while book sarah is a badass i think it would be fun to se her journey to becomenong that, like she goes from this self centered research focused kinda loser to this badass girl. Thorne and eddie should be merged too but i don't know why i separated them.

I like kelly being ian's daughter but i would change her motive to go on the mission, instead of her wanting to be with her dad she wants to help her idol sarah and prove she's useful so she stays the same as in the movies, but i think she should be more math and computer focused instead of gymnastics just because i think it's useful in these movies and it would make a little more sense.

Ian stays the same as the movies because he's perfect like that. Plotwise i would stick to the book but with the movie's team, like hammonds nephew is replaced with dogson but the rest stay the same, i would really like to see more scenes of the book like with the carnotauros, or the velociraptor chase, or sarah getting the car scene and stuff like that but also scenes from the movie like the animals scaping or the two groups meeting and having to kinda work togheter.

I would just cut Nick from the narrative because he's kinda useless, and the san Diego ending because it's kinda idk just there?

But yah that's it kinda

[wheretheweirdthingsaree]

Galleta Meadows Sculptures is an outdoor sculpture park located in Borrego Springs, California.

This unique site features over 130 metal sculptures scattered across the desert landscape.

The sculptures at Galleta Meadows were commissioned by Dennis Avery, the heir to the Avery label fortune.

Avery, a philanthropist and art enthusiast, owned the Galleta Meadows Estate and envisioned creating a space where art and nature could coexist.

He commissioned Ricardo Breceda, a self-taught sculptor from Mexico, to create the metal artworks.

Breceda started working on the project in 2008, and the sculptures were installed over several years, turning the desert into an open-air gallery.

Galleta Meadows is located in Borrego Springs, a small desert town in Southern California, about 90 miles northeast of San Diego.

The sculptures are dispersed throughout the private lands of Galleta Meadows Estates, spread across thousands of acres.

They are publicly accessible and situated along Borrego Springs Road and other nearby routes.

Visitors can drive or walk around the sculptures, making it a popular destination for tourists, photographers, and nature enthusiasts.

The sculptures at Galleta Meadows vary widely in size and subject matter, ranging from life-sized to monumental. Some of the notable pieces include:

The Serpent (Sea Dragon): One of the most famous sculptures, this creature appears to weave in and out of the sand, with a length of over 350 feet.

Prehistoric Animals: Including mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and sloths, these sculptures are life-sized representations of creatures that once roamed the area.

Dinosaurs: Several sculptures depict dinosaurs, such as the Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor, adding a fantastical element to the desert landscape.

Historical and Cultural Figures: These sculptures depict historical figures like Spanish explorers, Native American warriors, and gold miners, reflecting the region's rich history.

The sculptures are made from welded steel and have been designed to withstand the harsh desert environment, withstanding both heat and wind.

Many of them are intricate, with detailed textures and designs that capture the imagination of viewers.

The Galleta Meadows Sculptures have had a significant impact on the Borrego Springs community and beyond:

The sculptures have turned Borrego Springs into a cultural and tourist destination, drawing visitors from around the world.

This influx of tourists has bolstered the local economy, benefiting hotels, restaurants, and shops.

Some of the sculptures depict historical and cultural figures significant to the area, serving as a form of cultural preservation and education.

They help tell the story of the region's history, from prehistoric times to modern-day, enhancing cultural awareness and appreciation.

The site demonstrates how art can be integrated into natural landscapes in a way that complements rather than disrupts the environment.

This has inspired similar projects elsewhere and encouraged a broader appreciation for outdoor art installations.

The sculptures have fostered a sense of community pride and engagement.

Locals often volunteer to help maintain the area and guide visitors, reflecting a strong community connection to the sculptures.

By situating these sculptures in a natural setting, Galleta Meadows has increased awareness about the desert environment and its preservation.

The art installations highlight the stark beauty of the desert, encouraging a greater appreciation for the landscape and its unique ecosystem.

Overall, Galleta Meadows Sculptures is a unique fusion of art, history, and nature, creating a cultural landmark that has enriched both the local community and the wider public.

[thejoreeezyway]

Jurassic Park: Novels vs. Movies:

As I sit down to write this blog post, my mind wanders back to my childhood and the memories of my mother reading the "Jurassic Park" novels. She would always say that the books were far better than the movies, and as I grew older, I began to understand why. The novels, penned by Michael Crichton, offer a deeper, more complex narrative that explores the dangers of scientific hubris and the unpredictability of nature. 

 I’ll be breaking down the differences between the movie and the book, showcasing how these two mediums tell different stories of Lost World and Jurassic Park.

"Jurassic Park": Novels vs. Movies Characters:

In the movie, John Hammond is portrayed as a likable, grandfatherly figure. However, the novel presents him as a more ruthless and greedy character.

The fates of characters like Hammond, Ian Malcolm, and Donald Gennaro differ significantly between the book and the film.

Dinosaurs:

The movie's Dilophosaurus features a frilled neck, which is not present in the novel.

The novel showcases more dinosaur species, such as Procompsognathus (Compys).

Timeline:

The movie's events primarily take place within a single day and night, whereas the novel spans several days.

Tone:

The film leans more towards a family-friendly tone and focuses on adventure, while the novel is darker and emphasizes the consequences of scientific hubris and nature's unpredictability.

Scenes:

Iconic movie scenes, like the T. rex chasing a Jeep and the kitchen scene with the velociraptors, are unique to the film.

The novel features additional action sequences, such as an extended river chase and a confrontation with a pack of Velociraptors in the park's aviary.

Order of events:

Some events occur in a different order between the movie and the novel, such as the Triceratops scene preceding the T. rex attack in the movie, while the order is reversed in the novel.

Ellie Sattler:

In the movie, Ellie Sattler plays a significant role in restoring the park's power and is portrayed as a strong, resourceful character. In the novel, her role is somewhat more limited, with a focus on her paleobotanical expertise.

"The Lost World": Novels vs. Movies

Characters:

Dr. Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler are not present in the movie, which instead introduces new characters like Nick Van Owen and Peter Ludlow.

In the book, Dr. Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler have minor roles, while Richard Levine, Jack Thorne, and Eddie Carr are key characters.

Main plot:

The movie revolves around a mission to rescue Sarah Harding, who is already on the island, and InGen's attempt to capture dinosaurs for a new park in San Diego.

The novel's plot focuses on an expedition to study dinosaurs in their natural habitat and a rival company's attempt to steal dinosaur eggs.

San Diego incident:

A Tyrannosaurus rex rampaging through San Diego is a major plot point in the movie, but this incident does not occur in the novel.

Raptors' intelligence:

The movie depicts Raptors as highly intelligent but lacking the level of cooperation and coordination found in the novel.

In the novel, Raptors are portrayed as more cunning, with complex social behaviors and advanced hunting strategies

Carnotaurus and T. rex

Jurassic Park has captivated audiences for decades, with the epic tale of dinosaurs brought back to life capturing our collective imagination. While Steven Spielberg's iconic movie adaptation has undoubtedly left a lasting impact, many fans will attest that Michael Crichton's novel offers a different, more immersive experience.

The movie omits the Carnotaurus and its camouflage ability, while the T. rex nest is central to the film's plot. In the novel, the T. rex nest scene is less prominent and focuses more on observing the dinosaurs' behavior from a distance.

Jurassic Park has captivated audiences for decades, with the epic tale of dinosaurs brought back to life capturing our collective imagination. While Steven Spielberg’s iconic movie adaptation has undoubtedly left a lasting impact, many fans will attest that Michael Crichton’s novel offers a different, more immersive experience.

- JOREEEZY

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[docgold13]

Then there was Diego Brando. The Race Jockey version of Dio from Part 7's "Steel Ball Run". He was less malicious than Dio (I don't ever remember him setting dogs on fire) but he was still kind of a dick regardless.

His Stand "Scary Monster" turned him into a Velociraptor.

coolness. I have not actually seen any of the Jojo's Adventure anime... it looks wild and I like how the so many of the characters are named after late twentieth century pop stars and song titles.

[laz-laz-ace-pilot]

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That's 33,170 more posts than 2021!

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#this has been followed by tory and rwandan propoganda. ‘we have no human rights violations. people are safe here’ no the fuck they aren’t??

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

I'm sorry to every other action movie star, but you will never be as cool or sexy as Diego Luna dive jumping and shooting a Deathtrooper fascist while in that jacket. It's over, go congratulate Mr Luna on the way out.

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#4

Some Imperial somewhere: you're never going to believe who just organised a massive prison break

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#3

There are so many details in Andor that I could pour over forever, especially in the prison. The language used is so corporate and sanitised - 'minimally invasive enforcement techniques' to describe electrocuting someone to death, 'on programme/ off programme', 'hot floor' - all of it defangs the reality of what they're living with for the oppressors (and maybe for the inmates to increase productivity?) but must drive the inmates mad.

There's tiny moments too; the fact they showed one guard being late due to a 'problem in tech', establishing that the idea that its a well oiled machine is just a thin veneer. The desperation of the inmates to hear news about themselves from outside and getting nothing. The use of what looks like sign language to communicate across blocks. The comment about if two inmates are in the same cell they both get fried - that could be read as just to stop inmates conspiring together, but also implies that inmates can't seek romantic, sexual or even friendly companionship. There's a homophobic edge to it, and further reinstates the prisons control over happiness. Pleasure can only be achieved through productivity for the Empire, everything else is forbidden.

And that doesn't even go into the set design, the costumes, the filming, the acting! Or how those scenes are juxtaposed against the luxury of Mon Mothma's apartment.

This show guys!

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#2

I know people are seeing the post credit scene and lamenting that Cassian and Melshi were forced to build the very weapon that will kill them (which is true and I am definitely also 'people') but... it also confirmation that the prison escape directly impacted the development of the Death Star.

Like, we know that turning off the facility meant that Narkina 5 couldn't be fully operational for months, and the loss of 5000 prisoners who were all assembling large numbers of pieces a day... all of that had to hurt the production schedule, not to mention any further damage from Melshi or Cassian's testimonies reaching people inside and out of the prison system.

How long did it delay production? We don't know - it could have been weeks or months, or even just hours. But knowing how little time the Rebellion has once they learn of the Death Star's existence, and how the Empire was closing in, even before then - Jyn and team escape Jedha with the message and means to destroy the superweapon by literal seconds - I just feel like it counted.

The Death Star will one day kill both Cassian and Melshi, but they, and 5000 other men, also bought precious time for the Rebellion. Just enough time to get the plans off Scarif. Just enough time for some desert farmer boy to make the crucial shot.

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My #1 post of 2022

ISB and Luthen playing 4D chess against each other:

Ferrix:

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[multiverseofseries]

Il mondo perduto: Jurassic park 2 (1997)

Dato il successo spettacolare del primo capitolo, era abbastanza ovvio che ne venisse prodotto un seguito.

Questa volta fa paura

Dato il successo spettacolare del primo capitolo, era abbastanza ovvio che ne venisse prodotto un seguito.

Non altrettanto ovvio che ne uscisse fuori un buon film.

Spielberg ci stupisce, con questo secondo capitolo, perché, sebbene la storia non brilli per originalità e la sceneggiatura del film risenta dei buchi e delle incongruenze riscontrabili anche nel primo, non sarebbe giusto affermare che Il mondo perduto: Jurassic Park è un film brutto o mal riuscito.

Certo, siamo sempre lontani dai fasti de Lo squalo (per mantenerci in un genere affine), e la formula così ben sperimentata nel numero uno della serie comincia a stancare. Ma Spielberg, questa volta, calca la mano e ci presenta un prodotto costruito appositamente per far saltare lo spettatore sulla poltrona.

Si perdono i tocchi favolistici del primo episodio e veniamo scaraventati in un'epopea sanguinaria.

Certo, le leggi del sequel impongono di raddoppiare, come minimo, il numero dei morti dal primo al secondo episodio, ma girare il seguito di un film (anche se con i suoi aspetti semi-orrorifici) "per famiglie" e spandere a piene mani paura, sangue e corpi spappolati, rende onore all'operazione spielberghiana, salvo poi mitigare tutto col messaggio ecologista del finale e lasciare la porta aperta ad un terzo (poi realizzato) capitolo della saga, con quell'immagine dello pterodattilo vittorioso sull'isola abbandonata dall'uomo.

Questa volta, l'errore più evidente di Jurassic Park non viene ripetuto: dopo il solito incipit terrificante (una bambina attaccata da un branco di piccolissimi dinosauri carnivori), si entra quasi subito nel vivo della vicenda.

La parte introduttiva è molto breve: eccoci immediatamente scaraventati sull'isola, con il "solito" Ian Malcom che prevede "grida e mutilazioni" (e noi che, chissà per quale motivo, siamo gli unici a credergli) e una flotta di elicotteri che, trasportando jeep, fucili, gabbie e cacciatori, irrompono nella tranquillità idilliaca del luogo, creando scompiglio fra gli scienziati e, quel che è peggio, fra i dinosauri.

La scena della caccia è strepitosa e incredibile per i livelli di perfezione raggiunti dall'animazione dei dinosauri, per la fluidità e la bellezza delle immagini, per l'eccezionale capacità di Spielberg di emozionare, divertire ed esaltare il pubblico.

Il resto del film è girato quasi tutto di notte. Ed è nel buio, nella pioggia, negli alberi smossi dai giganteschi passi dei T-rex, nelle sagome dei cacciatori che vengono letteralmente inglobati dall'erba alta e divorati dai Velociraptor, nelle movenze feline dei perfidi carnivori, nel branco di piccoli mostri che divora vivo Peter Stormare, che l'horror prende il posto della favola e irrompe, inaspettato, in un film che si presupponeva fosse un clone di secondo livello di Jurassic Park.

Certo, si potrebbe affermare con una piccola dose di cattiveria, che l'ampio spazio dedicato ai momenti e ai temi tipici dei film dell'orrore serve soltanto a compensare una colossale mancanza di idee. Ed è probabilmente vero…

Ma non è questo che conta. Nessuno si aspetta da un film come questo dei contenuti profondi o delle idee narrative vincenti. In un film del genere si cerca soltanto divertimento, perfezione tecnica e una costruzione della suspence che funzioni come una bomba a orologeria. E Il mondo perduto possiede tutte queste doti, anche in misura maggiore rispetto al primo capitolo.

Le possiede per tutta la parte ambientata sull'isola, e le perde clamorosamente nel momento in cui i protagonisti (T-rex in testa) sbarcano a San Diego.

Certo, vedere il T-rex aggirarsi per le strade di una grande metropoli è di sicuro effetto. Ed è altrettanto vero che è una delle scene tecnicamente meglio realizzate. Ma l'attacco del dinosauro a San Diego, spacca nettamente il film in due parti e questa cesura si sente e stride.

Un film cupo, angosciante, pauroso, abbiamo detto, per tutta la prima parte. Un film che assume toni e caratteristiche dell'horror puro, molto più simile a [Lo squalo che a Jurassic Park. Un film che, a un certo punto, e non richiesto, si trasforma in Godzilla…

Il passaggio è brusco, ci sembra, dopo un lungo e piacevole incubo, di essere entrati nel baraccone di un luna-park, e il film, scampato, fino a quel momento, dall'essere una delle tante "americanate" in circolazione, proprio grazie alle sue atmosfere quasi dark e poco rassicuranti, si trasforma in uno dei tanti prodotti di quel genere, entrando a pieno titolo nel limbo delle occasioni sprecate.

[steelball-askers]

what’s each of you guys’ fav dinosaurs

I like triceratops. A little boring, but always a classic. B)

Velociraptors. They remind me of someone..

I also like triceratops! just imagine riding on one!

Pteranodons.

What the hell is a dino-sore?

what- you don't know what a dinosaur is?

No?

What the fuck-

from Johnny, Gyro, Diego, Hot Pants, Lucy