Something for the Weekend - Part 233 - The Vital Spark!

[davescm]

Hi,
There were some great entries to our Fulling Mill challenge, thanks to everyone who took the time to create and post them.

This week we start with an object, and an apology to writer Neil Munro for using his puffer steamboat's title this week. Those familiar with petrol (gasoline) engines will recognise the object as a spark plug. Those with electric or diesel engines will have to use your imagination. So we have our starting object, what can you turn it into?

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). It is in png format with a transparent background so the cutting out is already done for you.

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

[Trevor.Dennis]

I had to think about this one.  Are they vape flavour drops?

[Brad @ Roaring Mouse]

[davescm]

Very clever! I want one of those here. I'm not sure what my wife would say though, actually I am pretty sure....  🙂

Dave

[Brad @ Roaring Mouse]

That would be an awesome mancave for someone, fer shure

[Jacob Bugge]

Brad, when seeing this exquisite staircase I immediately came to think of a house in Antigonish.

[JR Boulay]

It's an inline 4-cylinder!

[Trevor.Dennis]

Nicely applied wood texture, and I love that you have paid attention to the shading and those subtle shadows.  It makes all the difference.

[Brad @ Roaring Mouse]

@Trevor.Dennis : Thanks! I was going to randomize the woodgrain up the newel posts, but i ran out of time!

[Ashraful_Islam]

This can be created in real life. As a car enthusiast, I'd totally build this.

[Leslie Moak Murray]

 

[Trevor.Dennis]

Now that would be the ultimate challenge for the Remove tool's Find Distractions > Wires and Cables.  I am not got to try it though, because there's way too big a chance of my computer self destructing.

[@mj]

Does it have an Nvidia GPU?

[jane-e]

The model looks a lot like you @Leslie Moak Murray !

Jane

[Trevor.Dennis]

The model looks a lot like you Leslie Moak Murray !

Jane

By jane-e

I was thinking that Jane. 🙂  In fact I am sure it is either an illustration or started life as a photo of Leslie. She is such a clever and talented artist, it can be hard to tell.

[Leslie Moak Murray]

This is how the photo began in life:

[Trevor.Dennis]

What colour are your eyes Leslie?  They look amazing.  

[Leslie Moak Murray]

aw Thanks, Trevor, they are green in real life. (Just not neon green ha)

[@mj]

Awesomeness!!

[Leslie Moak Murray]

Yes,  guilty as charged. Ha "charged" - see what I did there?

[jane-e]

Haha, great joke Leslie, and I love your image!

[davescm]

I love this one Leslie. You've created a great combination of real images, illustration and graphics all contributing to the final image. The 'spirograph' style spirals wrapping around the face and wires work particularly well, as does the circuit board in her eye.  I could see this used in a magazine or Sunday supplement to accompany an article on technology or AI taking over our lives. Brilliant!

Dave

[Leslie Moak Murray]

Thanks so much, Dave! 

[Yss12345]

[davescm]

Now that is a bit of lateral thinking. Well done, Yss12345.

Dave