Thanks to all who took part in our last 'comb' challenge. This week we go outside to a country lane with four nice puddles. How will you use them, will it be a happy splashing scene, something darker for Halloween, or something else entirely? 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 your skills, or bring a bit of humor 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. To download the starter 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 226 - Make a splash!

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Thanks to all who took part in our last 'comb' challenge.

This week we go outside to a country lane with four nice puddles. How will you use them, will it be a happy splashing scene, something darker for Halloween, or something else entirely?

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 your skills, or bring a bit of humor 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.

To download the starter 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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Jacob Bugge

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Your tractor ferry awaits

Click to get closer, Click again to get closer still

davescm

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They have them on some of the sands here in the UK, Jacob. I've never spotted one up that lane though 🙂

Dave

Jacob Bugge

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It is indeed a first, Dave: a new enterprise.

With a bit of luck this is just a first in the a much larger inland fleet, ferrying folk safely over any flood (or puddle) rather than tide, going by the old name Tractor Ferry rather than the more limited name Sea Tractor.

The latter name is currently used on Burgh Island and a few other places, whereas Tractor Ferry features on the boards at the departure points in the Evil Under the Sun episode, and was also used about the original version,

https://boingboing.net/2008/01/23/caterpillar-tractor.html

Anyroad, the concept has already been proven, by a service life of more than 50 years and its ability to weather tough weather,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRAyaxw2CIs

AkinGn

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Christelle RD

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Interesting spot 🙂

AkinGn

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Thank you Christelle, also thanks to the PS gen fill 🙂

Kevin Stohlmeyer

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Happy Halloween all!

fbeaume

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Creepy!

D

DeanUtian

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After a bit more rain.

Person credit: Photo by Heylo on Unsplash

davescm

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Nothing beats a quick paddle in the countryside 🙂

Dave

jane-e

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I tried Generative Fill four times to get a scary monster with a pumpkin head. I was unhappy every time, but this was the least worst! Happy Halloween to all!

Jane

Monika Gause

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a Teletubbies Halloween costume!

lambiloon

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Ali Sajjad / Graphic Design Trainer / Freelancer / Adobe Certified Professional

davescm

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I'm not sure whether they are saying, 'It's milking time' or 'Has anyone seen the fourth one'

Dave

lambiloon

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4th one is coming soon.... haha

Ali Sajjad / Graphic Design Trainer / Freelancer / Adobe Certified Professional

Christelle RD

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Dave,

I just wanted to tell you that I found the link to this challenge on a reply you did on Something for the Weekend - Part 225 - The challenge SFTW Part 226 doesn't appear on challenges of the platform.