Something for the Weekend - Part 193 - Keep it up!

[davescm]

Hi

We had some great entries to our last 'vice' challenge, thanks to all who took part.

This week we have Clifford's tower in York. Originally a wooden structure built on the mound in around 1068 it was rebuilt in stone in the 13th century and repaired and restored in the 16th century. It has a long, and sometimes gruesome, history and has been a castle keep, a military prison, and even a royal mint. The name, incidentally, comes from Roger De Clifford a Baron who was executed for treason in 1322 at the tower.

So we have the tower and the mound, what can you do to show the next chapter in its history, hopefully more peaceful than its past?

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.

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Have fun.

Dave

[jane-e]

Dave,

I know there are stairs on the other side and there used to be a moat and that Clifford's Tower is the keep of York Castle because I looked it up. I am wondering, though, if this mound is the hill that the Noble Duke of York marched his 10,000 men up and then marched them down again?

Jane

[davescm]

It's a nice thought Jane but the origin of that rhyme is attributed to several possible locations, none of which are in York. One possibility is Cassel in Flanders, France.

Of course this being SFTW, and given Photoshop, anything is possible.....  🙂

Dave

[jane-e]

Thanks for the history lesson, Dave! 😊

Jane

[Trevor.Dennis]

Thanks for the history lesson, Dave! 😊

Jane

By @jane-e

Jane, I can picture the expression on your face as you typed that. 😉   Unfortunately, us men are genetically compelled to explain stuff in minute detail, and all the more so when doing so to ladies.  🙂

[jane-e]

Trevor, I hate to disappoint you, but I was just appreciative and went on to read more 😊

"Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827) was the second son of King George III and the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. He was sent to Flanders as part of a coalition intent on invading France in 1793. The campaign was a total failure and the French forced the invaders back in to Holland.The Duke made an appearance before Cassel when he attempted to oust the French revolutionary garrison. He didn’t succeed and his failure became a popular rhyme."

I now know who the current Duke of York is.

Jane

[AlanGilbertson]

Even if the GODY didn't march his troops up and down that hill, check out the opening shot in this video! I didn't know there was such a thing as a Museum of Automata, far less that it was here!

[J E L]

Today, the Mayor, who was seen proclaiming “Keep it up!” throughout the festivities, encouraged trade shops to celebrate the anniversary of Clifford's tower by offering souvenirs and themed sweets, such as this replica layered cake prominently featured in a local bakery window.

[Jess Telmanik]

So clever!!!

[davescm]

That is clever, in both idea and execution. Well done indeed !  🙂

Dave

[Henrik Heigl]

Hi,

I first thought of some Album Cover Art, but then I came up with this hot summer and winter extreme sports idea 😉

[War Unicorn]

Ski downhill while avoiding the molten rivers of lava...I dig, I dig. lol

[davescm]

If that is the future of York, I may move further away 🙂

Dave

[pixxxelschubser]

Something seems to be broken

 

[davescm]

I may have left a tap running whilst I was last there 🙂

Dave

[Trevor.Dennis]

Just needs a new washer, so about $999.99 dollars plus tax, to call the plumber out.

[AlanGilbertson]

Never mind the tax. I'll glue it on.

(An ancient Charlie Drake gag, iirc.)

[jane-e]

Clifford's Waterslide — in York's newest theme park!

Jane

[Peru Bob]

[davescm]

Alright, who pinched the stones? Was it for ballast?

Dave

[davescm]

Look out below!

Dave

[jane-e]

I can't help but see a hundred yellow Labs gathered at the bottom of the mound, Dave, all of them thinking, "Oh, yay! It's time to play fetch!" 😊

Jane

[davescm]

Then those Labs taking them to Myra's image to get them rolled back up again 🙂

Dave

[smathia]

Im fascinated. Impressive

[cmgap]

Really fun!

[davescm]

Thank you.

It's a simple particle simulation in Blender 3D with the rendered frames composited with the original image.

Dave