Something for the weekend - Part 184 - Spring is in the air

[davescm]

This coming Monday (20th March) we have the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere. So to mark the start of spring (at least in astronomical terms) I thought we should have our own spring.

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, or bring a bit of humour 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. Sorry to emphasise this, but the image is not for use elsewhere.

To download the image below, hover over the image and click on the circle with the arrows at the top right. I've made the background transparent to save you cutting it out. 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. If posting a comment on someone else’s entry then please use the grey reply button next to their image post.

Have fun.

Dave

[davescm]

Nice job - the puns are coming thick and fast now 🙂

Dave

[Jacob Bugge]

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[Jacob Bugge]

                                             Puppet on a spring

[Ussnorway]

wow back in the fav 50's?

[Jacob Bugge]

A bit later, Graham: Eurovision Song Contest 1967, Vienna, Sandie Shaw, first winner from the UK.

[davescm]

Very good Jacob ! 🙂

Dave

[Jacob Bugge]

Thank you very much, Dave.

[Dean_Utian]

Spring arriving.

[Jacob Bugge]

Tough weather, Dean.

[Dean_Utian]

Maybe the last of winter as spring moves in.

[Trevor.Dennis]

A bit late this time.

[davescm]

A lovely job with the colours Trevor - those elements do look hot 🙂

Dave

[EuanWilliamson]

My dad had an odd ditty for this time of year:

"Spring has sprung, the grass is ris,

  I wonder where the birdies is"

[jane-e]

@EuanWilliamson , here's the rest of the poem:

Spring in the Bronx

by Anonymous

Spring is sprung,

Duh grass is riz

I wonder where dem boidies is.

Duh little boids is on duh wing —

But dat's absoid:

Duh little wing is on duh boid.

[EuanWilliamson]

Thank you @jane-e 

I always wondered about its origins. 
Further research suggests it dates from about the late 1930s.

I suspect my father picked it up in New York in the 40s. He was a merchant seaman and visited the east coast in that timeframe. I have his seaman's log book so I'll be able to check.

[Trevor.Dennis]

LOL! 🙂

[davescm]

Real lateral thinking there Euan - I like it

Dave

[@mj]

Spring has sprung!

[davescm]

A springy hanging basket. Nice idea mj

Dave

[ronald pottkaemper]

[Dean_Utian]

Nicely done @ronald pottkaemper 

[davescm]

That is very good indeed Ronald 🙂

Dave

[ronald pottkaemper]

Thanks

[Trevor.Dennis]

A really nice job with the shading and shadows.  It makes so much difference in making things look real.

[Jacob Bugge]

                                                Go go or no go?

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