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davescm
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January 8, 2021
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Something for the Weekend - Part 125 - Jungle Temple

  • January 8, 2021
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Picture the scene. You are walking through the jungle and you come across the remains of an ancient temple. What happens next?

 

I've made you the scene using Blender 3D, XFrog and Adobe Substance. Your challenge is to add to it and show us what happens.

 

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.
  • 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!

 

To download the image below at 3840 x 2160 pixels, with an embedded ICC colour profile (sRGB), 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).

 

 

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Have fun.

 

Dave

 

Note: Going forward I'm only going to put up these challenges fortnightly. We are in lockdown here, so I can't go out and take photos, and creating these 3D scenes takes too much time to do weekly whilst still doing all the other things that life entails. I have no problem of course if anyone else wants to put up a challenge in between 🙂

 

 

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15 replies

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January 16, 2021

I'm a bit late for last weekend. having a go this one.

Trevor.Dennis
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January 16, 2021

That's OK Dean, but it does mean that you have to upload a starter image for SFTW 126 🙂

 

Is that how the world looks as seen through the eyes of a fly?   Any flies out there who'd like to offer an informed opinion?  

jane-e
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January 16, 2021

 

@Trevor.Dennis said: "Any flies out there who'd like to offer an informed opinion?"

 

It's believed that this fly has opinions, but it is unknown as to whether they are informed.

 

Jane

 

 

Jacob Bugge
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January 15, 2021

 

At least 1200 years of exotic tourism, with patient hosts

 

 

Click/RightClick to see full size, or Click here to see in Chrome 

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January 15, 2021

I see the foreground character is wearing the latest Covid facemask and gloves. Also the vaccine is being delivered by air.

Stay safe guys

Dave

jane-e
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January 13, 2021

 

Nowadays the local children are using the ancient temple as a playground.

 

 

~ Jane

 

Bob_Hallam
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January 13, 2021

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January 15, 2021

I like that. It has an illustrative look to it.

Dave

Trevor.Dennis
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January 13, 2021

I am not sure why, but I kept seeing a train coming through that arch.

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January 13, 2021

Another nice idea Trevor. It does indeed look like an old station 🙂

Dave

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January 12, 2021

I love these so far

Bob_Hallam
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January 12, 2021

 

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January 12, 2021

Ouch - harsh and contrasty - it looks like that moment when you've just removed your sunglasses and your eyes hurt  🙂

An alternative, almost grungy, view though 🙂

Dave

Rista12
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January 12, 2021

Extras from Pixabay

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January 12, 2021

See no, speak no and hear no.. is a nice touch on the entrance Rista. We now need Baloo the bear to make an appearance 🙂

 

Dave

Trevor.Dennis
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January 12, 2021

Some poor person has 40 compact cameras hanging around their neck.

Ussnorway7605025
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January 12, 2021

I assume that is you up the back giving the victory V?

Trevor.Dennis
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January 12, 2021

Graham, the outline was so complex, and had so little contrast with its background, I decided to go quick and dirty.  There was a wee bit of fixing with Quick Mask, but it is mostly just what Select & Mask made of it.  Thinking about it now, I wish I'd thought to duplicate the tourist layer a couple of times to harden up areas like the victory V, because Select & Mask had left them a bit thin.  So I am pleased that you spotted it. 

 

There is no doubt, in my mind, that even in the time we have been doing SFTW Photoshop's selection tools have got noticeably better.  It makes finding elements to composite so much easier and quicker.  I don't get on particularly well with the Object Selection tool, but Select Subject is awesome.  I bet that 50% of the time I can go directly from Select Subject to Select & Mask, and that is incedible if you think about it.  I mentioned Sky Replacement in a recent thread, and that is also amazing. I used it in a bunch of realestate images recently, and it gave me better one click results than I could do taking my time doing it manually.  It must be something to do with Adobe hiring our Noel. 🙂

kphotopage
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January 11, 2021

Nice shady place to hang out.

K

Trevor.Dennis
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January 11, 2021

Nice job.  I like the mottled shadows and light on the zebras.  It matches the scene perfectly.

Trevor.Dennis
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January 11, 2021

Is everyone on vacation?  I'll bump the thread and hope for some more uploads.