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Feb 14, 2025 10:25 AM UTC
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Something for the Weekend - Part 234 - Clove Hitch!

Hi,
Well done to all you posted images in our last, 'vital spark', challenge. There were some clever interpretations of the spark plug.

 

This week our starting ingredient is one which may be more familiar to the cooks among us. It is a dried clove but instead of using this one for flavour we will use it in creating an image. What can you make with it?

 

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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Peru Bob
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Feb 15, 2025 8:52 PM UTC

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Feb 16, 2025 10:40 AM UTC

You've invented the new game of clove golf, Bob. Let's hope it catches on. 🙂

Dave

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Jumpenjax
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Feb 15, 2025 5:00 PM UTC

This Hedgehog could nt escape the wrath of the clove.

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Feb 15, 2025 5:03 PM UTC

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Feb 15, 2025 5:10 PM UTC

This turned out really well @Jumpenjax 

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EuanWilliamson
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Feb 15, 2025 4:19 PM UTC

Unfortuately Professor McGonagall's incantation mishap had a catastrophic effect on the sorting hat.

 

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Best regards, Euan.
@mj
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Feb 15, 2025 5:10 PM UTC

This got interesting...

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Feb 15, 2025 1:04 PM UTC

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Feb 15, 2025 5:09 PM UTC

Spicy Icy!

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Feb 15, 2025 8:16 AM UTC

Anyone follow the clove relay? 🙂


Image credit: Adobe Stock

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Feb 15, 2025 12:01 PM UTC

At least none of the competitors will suffer toothache, Dean.  🙂
Dave

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AlanGilbertson
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Feb 15, 2025 6:05 AM UTC

 The Gherkin finally got some clove sauce...

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Feb 15, 2025 11:59 AM UTC

Not only the gherkin, but I like their second appearance with a glow as street furniture!
Dave

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@mj
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Feb 15, 2025 5:08 PM UTC

Do gherkins count as a fermented veg?

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Greg_S.
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Feb 15, 2025 1:06 AM UTC

For those who enjoy Italian cooking.  But I don't know if there is a clove hitch in there somewhere.

 

 

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Leslie Moak Murray
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Feb 15, 2025 2:46 AM UTC

haha FOUND THEM

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Feb 14, 2025 9:54 PM UTC

 

Hi Dave,

Great challenge this week! A dried clove is an interesting starting point, and I’m looking forward to seeing all the creative interpretations. Thanks for setting this up—I'll definitely give it a go!

Good luck to everyone, and happy creating!

Let me know if you'd like to tweak it! 

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JR Boulay
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Feb 14, 2025 9:23 PM UTC

Spark Clove

 

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Feb 15, 2025 11:55 AM UTC

It will give a nice scent to the engine bay, JR!
Dave

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Jacob Bugge
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Feb 14, 2025 8:46 PM UTC

 

 

Click to get closer, Click again to get closer still

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Leslie Moak Murray
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Feb 14, 2025 11:03 PM UTC

ha I see what you did there!

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