Something for the Weekend - Part 230 - Northern Isles

[davescm]

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...?

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.

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Have fun!

Dave

[fbeaume]

Thanks for your kind comment!

[@mj]

Nicely done @fbeaume !

[fbeaume]

Thanks!  I appreciate!

[Christelle RD]

Amazing hyper realistic realisation ... 
Let's hope that this style of image remains the world of dystopia.

[fbeaume]

Thanks Christelle... I hate being a pessimist but when I watch news it becomes hader and harder to keep the faith in human being... 

[davescm]

So now we know that a plug was fitted to the end of the chain on the harbor wall 🙂

Dave

[Trevor.Dennis]

Ho ho ho.

[Jacob Bugge]

Somehow this reminds me of the tiny harbourmaster, Trevor.

[Trevor.Dennis]

Wow!  Good memory Jacob.

[Ashraful_Islam]

Ho ho ho. I hope Santa doesn't accelerate too fast. 😁

[Christelle RD]

Of course, sledges and reindeer are for land transport!
By sea, Santa Claus has to organise himself differently...

[Trevor.Dennis]

It's all too easy now. 😞  Although only the boat was Gen Fill

[fbeaume]

Waterproof wrapping paper?
I hope so...

[@mj]

Rudolphin!

[davescm]

It won't take him long in that boat!

Dave

[Jacob Bugge]

So far we have had (at least) five ghost boat sightings this weekend.

[Warren Heaton]

A little rest and relaxation before the big night

[@mj]

Chillax!

[davescm]

A long relax though - he has had 364 days rest!

Dave

[Warren Heaton]

Maintainung the naughty or nice list is enough to keep anyone busy 24/7. 

[Jacob Bugge]

Dave, Warren, 24/7/52 corresponds exactly to the number of hours in 364 days.

[Yss12345]

[@mj]

Pink flamingoes need pink?

[davescm]

Alright - who opened the camera back before the film was wound back into the cartridge?  🙂

Dave

[@mj]

lol!