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davescm
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August 15, 2025
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Something for the Weekend - Part 247 - The finest cut!

  • August 15, 2025
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Hi,
Thanks to all who took part in our previous 'Holding Pattern' challenge.

 

For our new challenge we start with a simple object, a pizza cutter, which I quickly modelled in 3D and textured in Substance Painter. You could use it to make an image cutting a pizza or put it to a new use entirely. The only limitation is your imagination.

When you post your response can you add just a few words on how you went about it. It may help others see the potential of different approaches, software, and tools to such a challenge.

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”.
  • The challenge is not limited to Photoshop. Any Adobe software can be used. 
  • 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). It is set against a transparent background so there is no initial cutting out required.

 

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

39 replies

didiermazier
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September 1, 2025

No cheating no nano banana…

JR Boulay
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September 1, 2025

Le vauclusien que je suis à immédiatement reconnu le Mont Ventoux.

J'y étais encore il y a quelques jours, pour profiter de la fraîcheur.

 

 

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Myra Ferguson
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August 31, 2025

Going pizza shopping

Trevor.Dennis
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September 1, 2025

I love the shiny chrome trolley Myra.  I would trust some of the shoppers at my local supermarket with it though.  They would have to sweep up dozens of severed toes at the end of the day.

Myra Ferguson
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September 1, 2025

Yeah, don't wear open toe shoes. 😉

johnson_8344
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August 29, 2025

Thanks, Dave! A pizza cutter is such a fun starting point - lots of creative directions to take this one. Can’t wait to see how everyone interprets it. I’ll try to put something together and share my approach too.

davescm
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August 29, 2025

A big thank you to all who have posted images for this challenge. A new challenge is now up and running here : https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/something-for-the-weekend-part-248-what-goes-up/td-p/15481805

 

Dave

JR Boulay
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August 28, 2025

May the force be we you

 

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Trevor.Dennis
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August 28, 2025

AlanGilbertson
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August 29, 2025

Good likeness, Dennis. Who's the bloke with the white hair? 🤣

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August 27, 2025

"I'll take a slice!"




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August 27, 2025

Wow, so cool! I looove it 🙂

Brad @ Roaring Mouse
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August 27, 2025

Jumpenjax
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August 27, 2025

Nicely done.

Lee- Graphic Designer, Print Specialist, Photographer
Brad @ Roaring Mouse
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August 27, 2025

For sh*ts and giggles, I did use Generate Image to make the base kid with him holding a magnifying glass for reference, but in my first iteration (I wish I kept it to show here) the magnifying glass was EMBEDDED in the child's face! To be fair, my prompt was "child with a magnifying glass" so I guess I needed to be more specific that they should be separated! 😉

EuanWilliamson
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August 26, 2025

My 15 minutes

 

Best regards, Euan.
Jacob Bugge
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August 26, 2025

Thank you for sparing us the gory part, Euan.

 

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August 22, 2025

AlanGilbertson
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August 23, 2025

I'm sure Gucci is going to be all over this next season!

Jumpenjax
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August 22, 2025

 we're on pizza time....

Lee- Graphic Designer, Print Specialist, Photographer
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August 22, 2025