Something for the weekend - Part 102 - Drifting.

[davescm]

Hi,

Thanks to all who took part on last weekend's "scissors" challenge. 

This week we are out in the fresh air again. What can you make from this simple image of few planks of wood drifting on the sea? Have they been there long and drifted from a sunken ship, or have they recently been put there for a reason? It's entirely up to you to show us the story.

The “rules”:

• 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. It also would be great to see all those who have taken part in the previous challenges come and take part in this one.
• 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!
  
  

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Have fun.

Dave

[jane-e]

Come in, the water's fine!

~ Jane

 

[Trevor.Dennis]

Jane,  as soon as we are allowed to fly again, I'll meet you there. (So long as that is New Zealand wine) 😀  

[jane-e]

It's a plan, then, Trevor, and of course there will be NZ Sauvignon Blanc !  😊

[Ussnorway]

swimming with glasses is bad for your eyes

[jane-e]

Look closer, Graham — she's not swimming; she's treading water !  😊

[Ussnorway]

arn't we all 😉

[davescm]

Let's hope Melissa's shark has gone then 🙂

Dave

[jane-e]

She's a shark whisperer, Dave, and will be delighted to see Melissa's shark again. 

https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2020/07/06/great-big-story-shark-whisperer-bahamas-diver-gbs.great-... 

Sharks are not the killing machines folks think they are! 😊 

~ Jane

[davescm]

Tell that to the one with the big teeth eating Melissa's raft 😉

Dave

[jane-e]

I will readily admit that when I first saw Jaws it scared me enough that I was instantly afraid to keep swimming in deep ocean water.

But real life isn't Jaws, and the reality is that sharks are in more danger from people than people are from sharks. Sharks are looking for food and are curious, and they get confused by dangling legs, whereas humans will kill sharks just for their fins to make soup or for trophies.

https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/sharks-rays/5-reasons-revere-not-fear-shark

https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/sharkseat.html

A number of the over 400 species of sharks are now on the endangered or threatened list.

Okay, Dave, I've told her, and she's still not afraid because in addition to being a shark whisper, she has facts on her side. 😊

~ Jane

[davescm]

I did get to swim and snorkel with some in Tahiti a few years ago. They asked the tourists to stay on one side of a rope and the sharks were on the other. I never worked out how they told the sharks to stay on their side 🙂

Dave

[jane-e]

It must have been a beautiful place for snorkeling, Dave, and you were a long way from home. How nice that the sharks behaved! 🙂

~ Jane

[Trevor.Dennis]

Drifting.  Do ya get it? 😀

[davescm]

A raft driven by Keiichi Tsuchiya, I like it !

Dave

 

[Trevor.Dennis]

[davescm]

Off on an adventure - nice one Trevor 🙂

Dave

[Trevor.Dennis]

[davescm]

Haha - the only way to travel 🙂

Dave

[Guest]

Must need a strong updraft! Badum, tish!

[kphotopage]

Source image:

Something for the weekend - Part 48 - Pier Pressure!

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop/something-for-the-weekend-part-48-pier-pressure/td-p/102955...

With storms, you never know what will wash up.

K

[davescm]

That must be one of the original surfboards

Dave

[DeanUtian]

Makes a good row boat.

[davescm]

Haha - I like it!

Dave

[Rafael Aviles]

Boxed in

[davescm]

Now that is a new take on it 🙂

Dave