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September 29, 2023
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Something for the Weekend - Part 198 - Spanner in the works!

  • September 29, 2023
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We had some great images and interpretations of our last Loch Ness challenge. Thanks to all who took part.

 

This week, rather than a scene, we have a spanner, or wrench for those on the western side of the atlantic ocean.

 

How creative you can get with this spanner?

 

The “rules”:

  • Use the starter image as at least part of your own image entry.
  • Anything goes, as long as it meets the forum rules on decency, copyright, etc.
  • Anyone, and everyone, is welcome to have a go, whether you are a complete beginner or a Photoshop expert. This is not just for our forum “regulars”.
  • There are no prizes apart from the chance to practice, show off, or bring a bit of humour and fun. Don't be shy, join in and have a go!
  • The starter image is made available for you to use in this forum challenge only. Sorry to emphasize this, but the image is not for use elsewhere.

 

To download the image below, hover over the image and click on the circle with the arrows at the top right.

Then, when the image opens in its own window, right click and choose “Save Image As/Save Target As” (or similar depending on your browser).

 

 

When posting back your image — please use the blue reply button in this first post and use the 'Insert Photos' icon at the top of the reply box. If posting a comment on someone else’s entry, then please use the grey reply button next to their image post.

 

Have fun!

 

Dave

 

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39 replies

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October 22, 2023

Who ordered the Wrench Fries?

 

Trevor.Dennis
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October 22, 2023

That's a clever play on words Nick.  

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October 22, 2023

Thank you! Appreciate you!

sishamIAGD
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October 16, 2023

Bob asked to borrow mine....

 

Sean McCormack
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October 19, 2023

 

When I did this first it looked a little too mid 20th Century German unintentionally, so it needed a lot of changes.. A little solar curve for fun. 

Sean McCormack. Author of 'Essential Development 3'. Magazine Writer. Former Official Fuji X-Photographer.
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October 19, 2023

Yes - I often use a solar curve to bring a metallic look to non metal surfaces. It can be very effective. I like the darkening here.

 

Dave

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October 11, 2023

Ali Sajjad / Graphic Design Trainer / Freelancer / Adobe Certified Professional
Jumpenjax
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October 10, 2023

 A wrench in time...

Lee- Graphic Designer, Print Specialist, Photographer
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October 13, 2023

But is that metric time or imperial ? 🙂

Dave

Jumpenjax
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October 13, 2023

Lol, Of course metric. It's about time...lol.

Lee- Graphic Designer, Print Specialist, Photographer
Monika Gause
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October 8, 2023

I made the ancient version of the spanner. When metal wasn't a thing yet.

 

Sorry, I didn't even touch Photoshop. This is an Illustrator job.

Jacob Bugge
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October 10, 2023

A fine tool, Monika, and very well preserved.

 

It even fits wooden bolts and nuts still in use, both hexagonal and (slightly older) square ones.

 

Monika Gause
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October 10, 2023

I fear that this kind of tool can only be preserved by not using it 😄 

JR Boulay
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October 7, 2023

Lost in space

 

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October 8, 2023

We must have left it behind when we did SFTW131 'Life on Mars'  🙂

Dave

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October 7, 2023

Sometimes things get wrenged-up...

 

Abambo
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October 7, 2023

I suppose you did hire George Christen for this job! At least he does such things without Photoshop. http://www.georges-christen.com/images27.shtml

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
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October 8, 2023

Actually it was Uri Geller back from the 70ties:

https://youtu.be/uULD35iTGuI 

happie_97
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October 6, 2023

In honor of the 50 Years of Hip Hop, AdobeMax musical guest, Rev Run of Run DMC! Back in my youthful hip-hop day, I was down with the king. Here, on this mature-aged day, I am down with the wrench. 

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October 6, 2023

davescm
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October 13, 2023

That's what comes of buying cheap tools 🙂

Dave

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October 6, 2023

Best Regards,

Sabine

Suzanne Mathia
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October 6, 2023

So cute and imaginative

.....Suzanne Mathia