The tiny harbourmaster's boat is heading back in to the harbour at Nairn in the Moray Firth, Scotland. Is he just finished his shift, is the weather turning bad, or is something else chasing him in? That is up to you to show us. 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 emphasise this, but the image is not for use elsewhere. To download the image, 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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Something for the Weekend - Part 201 - Heading Home

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November 10, 2023
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The tiny harbourmaster's boat is heading back in to the harbour at Nairn in the Moray Firth, Scotland. Is he just finished his shift, is the weather turning bad, or is something else chasing him in? That is up to you to show us.

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 emphasise this, but the image is not for use elsewhere.

To download the image, 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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jane-e

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The orcas have spotted another boat to attack and sink!

They've attacked 500 boats since 2020, including between Scotland and Norway.

Jane

Trevor.Dennis

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But they are only playing Jane. We never saw ocra when boating in the sounds. They usually came into Queen Charlotte Sound (where the interisland ferries berth). It would come on the VHF when they were spotted, but we were always miles away.

We often came across dolphins. In fact the picture below was from the very first time we took the boat out. We were doing 30mph and I was nervous with them so close to the propeller (there were another three on the other side of the motor), but they were completely in control and enjoying a wee tow.

jane-e

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I followed your link, Trevor, and if that's how the orcas "play" I think I'll find other playmates!

This last attack was in the North Sea near Scotland.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/orca-rams-into-yacht-near-scotland-behavior-may-be-spreading-180982429/

Jane

TheOriginalGC

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Whenever there's trouble in the islands, Hawaii Five-Oh is on the case!

Henrik Heigl

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My Dreamhouse 😉

regards,Henrik

davescm

Author

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Ah with your explanation Henrik I can see the harbourmaster did not have far to travel 🙂

Dave

didiermazier

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Le sombre héros de la mer

(et pas le sombrero de ma mère)

davescm

Author

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Dark indeed Didier

'(et pas le sombrero de ma mère)' Haha 🙂

Dave

Trevor.Dennis

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The tiny harbourmaster's boat is heading back in to the harbour at Nairn in the Moray Firth, Scotland.

By @davescm

Goodness knows how he sees where he is going, but he looks to be happy in his work. Must be all that Scotch Whiskey that comes with the job.

jane-e

Community Expert

A tiny harbormaster is in his boat and is heading back to the harbor...

Super funny Trevor, and well executed! 😊

Jane

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DeanUtian

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A collector's item.

Jacob Bugge

Community Expert

Ah, recycled in more than one sense, Dean.

And the cork is really needed to keep the standing waves, and the boat afloat.

jane-e

Community Expert

I think I heard that the Loch Ness Monster likes to travel to various bodies of water in Scotland, or is that only on weekends?

Oh, now I remember — it's only in Something for the Weekends! The harbourmaster will do well to scurry along in his tiny boat if he has any hope of making it back to the harbor safely!

Jane

EuanWilliamson

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Oi, who's pinched me meme 😉

Best regards, Euan.

jane-e

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I'm so sorry @EuanWilliamson , of course this one belongs to you! 😊

Jane

J E L

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