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September 11, 2026
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Something for the Weekend - Part 267 - A close shave!

  • September 11, 2026
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Thanks to everyone who submitted an image to our previous ‘Move Closer’ challenge. 

This week we start with a straight razor, a popular shaving tool until the safety razor came out although some still use the straight razor today. What will you make from this object? Will you incorporate it in a scene or make something completely new from it? Please add a few words with your image describing how you went about it, it may help others and it is always good to see alternative approaches. 

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, click it, 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 reply button in this first post and use the 'Insert Photos' icon at the bottom of the reply box. If posting a comment on someone else’s entry, then please use the reply button next to their image post.

 

Have fun!

 

Dave.

    8 replies

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    September 12, 2026

    Another great challenge! Thank you so much, Dave, for all your hard work and your seemingly endless ideas 😊

    This one looks very reflecting to me…

    Nils

     

     

    PS. however the server does not want to upload the image today… 

    GeekyGirlRex7295714
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    September 11, 2026

     

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    daniellei4510
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    September 11, 2026

    It would make a great boomerang. Just be careful catching it on the rebound.

     

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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    September 11, 2026

     

    davescm
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    September 11, 2026

    I wouldn’t like my fingers in the middle of that, Christophe! I like that loop effect, it’s clever.
    Dave

    Derek Cross
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    September 11, 2026

    My try.

     

    davescm
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    September 11, 2026

    First in with a gory image, Derek. 😀Thanks for getting us started this weekend.
    Dave