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jane-e
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June 21, 2024
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Something for the Weekend - Part 217 - Cracked Up!

  • June 21, 2024
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Hi

 

Thank you to everyone who took part in Dave's Walk On challenge. A special thank you to Dave for allowing me to take a turn to host this week and share my image! 😊

 

This is a photo I took of the Liberty Bell while visiting Philadelphia. It was made in 1751 and now resides across the street from Independence Hall in the Liberty Bell Center. It's the symbol of liberty and has been used by abolitionists, women's suffrage advocates, and Civil Rights leaders. The inscription says, "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants thereof".

 

What story can you tell us with this?

 

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 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 image, 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).

 

When posting back your image — please use the blue reply button in this first post and use the 'Insert Photos' icon at the top of the reply box. If posting a comment on someone else’s entry, then please use the grey reply button next to their image post.

 

Have fun!

 

Jane

 

 

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43 replies

didiermazier
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June 21, 2024

Captivity bell

jane-e
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June 21, 2024

This reminds me of the stocks that the Puritans liked to use to punish the the lower class. Someday, will generative AI figure out that people have both a left hand and a right hand and not distort their fingers? 😊 Good idea! 

Jane

EuanWilliamson
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June 21, 2024

What a shame they let it get in such a state. Somebody was definately taking liberties 😉
I've fixed it up for you.

 

 

 

Best regards, Euan.
jane-e
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June 21, 2024

Nice polishing job Euan! According to the National Park Service, the bell is made of bronze with 70% copper, 25% tin, and small amounts of lead, gold, arsenic, silver, and zinc. The wooden yoke is American elm.

Jane

davescm
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June 21, 2024

Thanks for starting up the challenge this weekend Jane.

Dave