Something for the Weekend - Part 245 - Hiding in Plain Sight!

[davescm]

Hi,

Thanks to everyone who took the time to put forward an image in our previous 'Electric Avenue' challenge. The imagination in this group is excellent.

This week we have different challenge. Cellphone masts appear everywhere these days and sometimes they are bare masts but occasionally the cellphone companies disguise them with a few tree tree branches or similar. I got to thinking that the collective imagination around here could do better than that. So I bring you a undisguised mast, actually it is an an Adobe 3D asset that I textured, rendered, and added to a photograph of some trees near Loch Morlich in Scotland. How will you cunningly disguise it?

For this week can I add an additional request, when you post your response can you add just a few words on how you went about it. It may help others see the potential of different approaches, software, and tools to such a challenge.

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”.
• The challenge is not limited to Photoshop. Any Adobe software can be used. 
• 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

[PaintedKitty]

I wonder where ol Clark Kent changes in to Super Man now? 😁

[DeanUtian]

A different type of mast here.

[Jacob Bugge]

E.T. phone home, Dean?

[davescm]

I wonder if phoning aliens is included in my call plan? 🙂
Dave

[DeanUtian]

Thanks Jacob and Dave.
To Jacob's question - yes, with the help of an enhanced mast. 🙂
Dave - not sure about your plan but my one did not follow the rules - as is less disguised 🙂

[Leslie Moak Murray]

Well, that would certainly deflect attention away from the mast

[War Unicorn]

"Cosmos"

[davescm]

No-one will notice it's a mast now, James. I love the texture.
Dave

[Leslie Moak Murray]

I love those! I used to grow them at my other house

[Jacob Bugge]

And an enchanting evening glow, James.

[lambiloon]

[davescm]

They're like moths to a lightbulb. 🙂

Dave

[derekwatson]

[davescm]

I hadn't realised these things were left over legs from 'them'...    🙂
Dave

[Nick Gioia]

 He’s Eternia’s streetlight in the dark.

“By the Pulse of the Grid… I HAVE THE POWER!”

[AlanGilbertson]

I dunno, Nick. He seems a little shy. 😹

[davescm]

I like the mix of cartoon and reality in this, Nick. 

Dave

[@mj]

Tx @davescm as always

[davescm]

They have some nasty biting wee midgies in Scotland, but fortunately I haven't seen anything that big!  🙂
Dave

[EuanWilliamson]

The ones you can't see are the worst!

[AlanGilbertson]

When I lived in Johannesburg (1974-78) our office had a resident mantis called Herbert who lived on a house plant for almost a year. Herbert was about 8cm long, and kept other insect life under control. Eventually he (she?) moved on, probably headhunted by a corporate recruiter.

[daniellei4510]

Two boys playing tetherball.

[davescm]

If you can't get rid of the masts - use them. Clever idea Danielli. 🙂
Dave

[JR Boulay]

A few modifications would make it an effective tool in fighting forest fires.

[davescm]

Another very clever idea, JR, and the water is nicely done.
Dave