Something for the weekend - Part 223 - A close shave!

[davescm]

Hi,

Thanks to all who took part in our lighthouse challenge.

Regular participants will know that I tend to alternate our starter images between scenes and objects. So, for this weekend, we have an object in the form of a shaving brush. What can you make with it?

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 starter 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). I've already put it on a transparent background, to save you time masking.

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!

Dave

[Abambo]

Rocky does not like his new hairdo!

[davescm]

Haha - how will he able to go out again? 🙂

Dave

[jane-e]

Shave and a haircut — and a beer — two bits!

Photo credit: @davescm in SFTW 32

I love the wood grain and the bristles, Dave, and thank you for the transparency!

Jane

[Jacob Bugge]

A most subtle transition from text to background, Jane. Foams for a mixed taste?

[davescm]

Nice job, and re-use of our SFTW pub, Jane 🙂

Dave

[jane-e]

Thank you Dave and Jacob 😊

Jane

[Lavonne Hall]

Clever sign!!

[Yss12345]

[Jacob Bugge]

A real surprise, Yss, and dreamy.

[Yss12345]

Thank you!

[davescm]

I like the way you have inverted the handle and shortened the brush to create the new object, which fits nicely with your background.

Dave

[@mj]

Cool

[Yss12345]

Thank You!

[Yss12345]

Thank You!!!

[fbeaume]

Nice!

[Christelle RD]

So cute!

[Jill_C]

Our recent cruise up the Norway coast ended at the northernmost point - Nordkapp, 71 degrees north - where the land is barren tundra. I found where these brushes are grown - along the road between Honningsvåg and Nordkapp. Some of them look ready to be harvested.

[davescm]

It must be the same season as the catching of the Scottish wild haggis!

Dave

[EuanWilliamson]

No, haggis season is late December just in time for Burns night in January.

[@mj]

i thought they were a tourist swarm 🙂

[PaintedKitty]

They remind me of very short thistles.  I'm sure it will still attract finches. 🙂

[War Unicorn]

"Worn"

[davescm]

I like that James. A lot going on and having the roots at the top works well.

Dave

[@mj]

Will make for a cool movie poster or album cover

[Lavonne Hall]

Cool, it looks a little spooky!