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Something for the Weekend - Part 230 - Northern Isles

  • December 20, 2024
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Hi,

Thanks to all who took part in the previous 'Hippity Hop' challenge, and in particular to @jane-e for stepping in at very short notice and setting an excellent challenge image.

 

This week, we are off to the North Coast of Scotland looking out from John O'Groats harbour,  toward Pentland Firth and the island of Stroma. The weather is not as nice as in Jane's last challenge, but it was a summer's day! There is not much happening in the harbour or the firth, or is there...?

 

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  • 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.

 

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Have fun!

 

Dave

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February 18, 2025

Haha!

Valdair Leonardo
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January 4, 2025

Looks like a storm is coming

 

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January 3, 2025

Thanks to all who took part in this challenge.
The next challenge is now up and running here: https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/something-for-the-weekend-part-231-cutting-edge/td-p/15068603

Dave

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January 3, 2025

Awesome!

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January 3, 2025

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January 3, 2025

It seems to be a popular location for alien visits this week. They must like the serenity and dodgy weather 🙂

Dave

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January 3, 2025

Yes I posted this and only then I saw the other UFO ... great minds think alike? 😄

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January 3, 2025

Rodrigo de Magalhães
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January 3, 2025

It's gonna be a big one! Batten down the hatches!

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December 31, 2024

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January 1, 2025

The big money have arrived!

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December 29, 2024

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January 1, 2025

cool

Monika Gause
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December 29, 2024

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December 29, 2024

A nice idea, Monika, which you have executed in an original way. I like it a lot! 🙂

There is such a sign not far from where the picture was taken. It mentions the north pole as 2200 miles. I thought I'd mention it, given that Santa has put in a few appearances this week.

Dave

Monika Gause
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December 29, 2024

Thank you, Dave! 

This edition of SFTW gave me some headaches at first.

Richard van den Boogaard
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December 28, 2024

A lot is going on here...

@mj
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December 29, 2024

That is a lot indeed!

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December 27, 2024


the original photo reminds me of a well known scenery at the Lake Constance (Austria, Germany, Switzerland) with the famous Lindau harbour. Just added the (kind of) Swiss Alps beyond the distant lake shore with AIGF (prompt: "add swiss alps seen from lindau (lake constance)") and a lighthouse landmark (prompt: "add lindau lighthouse (lake Constance)"). some minor tweaks applied ...

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December 27, 2024

The harbour fits well in its new location, as does the lighthouse on the pier. Nice.

Dave