Thanks to all who took part in our previous challenges. For the last two challenges we started with small objects, first a spark plug then a dried clove, so I thought this week we should go large. Most artists like a blank canvas and today our canvas is a dry, rocky, and barren landscape. What you put in it, to tell us a story, is up to you. 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). 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

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Something for the Weekend - Part 235 - Rocky X

Forum|Forum|1 year ago
February 28, 2025
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Thanks to all who took part in our previous challenges. For the last two challenges we started with small objects, first a spark plug then a dried clove, so I thought this week we should go large. Most artists like a blank canvas and today our canvas is a dry, rocky, and barren landscape. What you put in it, to tell us a story, is up to you.

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).

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

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Myra Ferguson

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Just a little off-roading 🙂

Got the Jeep image from https://unsplash.com/photos/grey-jeep-car-vhUTz7z1xrA?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash

davescm

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I'm not sure which would more scary, going up or down that hill 🙂

Dave

Lavonne Hall

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Darth Maul looking for the pop-up ferris wheel.

Thanks Dave for the rocks!

davescm

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I like the atmosphere here. He does, though, need to cast some shadow on the ground to help him sit in the scene. 🙂

Dave

Lavonne Hall

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Thanks Dave! I knew I was missing something🤦🏽‍♀️ I'll have to try that and then repost.

fbeaume

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Trevor.Dennis

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I love the highlight around the opening in this young lady's face. It gives the skin thickness, and it is not just a stroke. It tapers and has varying line thickness to account for viewing angle. I also love the cloud at the top of that opening that fades behind, and is masked by her forehead, plus the shading on the inside of her face on the right which is just is beautiful. Whether you are fan of the frosted glass effect or not, you'd have to agree that it has been very well done. I absolutely love seeing this level of detail. My favourite SFTW upload in quite a while.

If you are still reading, then today's free giveaway are these 3D glasses. Print them. Cut them out. Hold in front of your eyes while viewing @fbeaume 's image, and you'll find your self ducking and holding onto your seat, in case you fall into the hole in this lady's face.

Trevor.Dennis

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Many many years ago, I visited Alton Towers in the UK with a bunch of family members. When we came out of the Michael Jackson 'Captain EO' 3D movie, my sister-in-law told us how she had been really lucky, as her seat was right in the middle of where the 3D effects were focused. We tried not to laugh, and agreed that she was indeed lucky to have sat in that seat.

Peru Bob

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davescm

Author

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I was wondering where this new planet was. It has some atmosphere, judging by the sky, so either it is a newly reached planet, or you have discovered a way of introducing an atmosphere to the moon. Either way, it is a win!

Dave

Peru Bob

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Oops!

I forgot to change the sky to an outer space view.

Christelle RD

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I tried to add some life.

davescm

Author

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It is amazing how the scale of the empty landscape can be interpreted differently, and yet they all work. I like this, warming up the rock colours helps, and the water also works well.
Dave

Junior Rocha

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davescm

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In the best pantomime tradition - ' He's behind you...'

Dave

derekwatson

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Derek Watson

derekwatson

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Nothing to see here...

Derek Watson

Monika Gause

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A small step for mankind ...

Trevor.Dennis

Community Expert

This should get extra points for the smiles.

If you zoom way in you can see this little guy.

Monika Gause

Community Expert

Awesome, I love it and now I'm envious of the great idea 😄

N

Nils M. Barner

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So many thoughts... so many posibilities... just could not decide which version to take... so there are 3 different ones you can choose from... let me know which one you like the most:

Version 1 – it's about the small things

Version 2 – there might have been some rain lately

Version 3 – looks like a motor-cross-park to me (bike image from Ps official tutorials back in 2015)

Jill_C

Community Expert

Version 2 is my favorite - I like the way you "greened it up"!

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

Jill_C

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This godforsaken place was in dire need of a watering hole. I found one in Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

Trevor.Dennis

Community Expert

Wow, a total transformation, and it looks like has always been this way.

Zebras! Where exactly do they think that camouflage is going to be working for them? If you were a lion you'd be thinking, 'Come on guys. At least try and make it little bit hard for me to spot you out in the savannah. Get creative. Find yourself a giant bag of Humbugs to stand in front of'

Monika Gause

Community Expert

Their coat works because they cooperate and stick together.

It's difficult to make out one individual in a giant herd.

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