Something for the Weekend - Part 246 - Holding Pattern!

[davescm]

Hi,

Thanks to all who took part in our previous challenge, there were some great ideas to hide the cellphone mast. 

This week we have something a bit different. I made this cell like pattern in Adobe Substance 3D Designer. It was for a different purpose and was made with a full set of 3D maps to use as a material. I wondered though what this group could make with the Base Colour map? So here it is. You could use all of it, part of it, or tile it (it was made to tile) and use the extended pattern to make something new.

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

[Jumpenjax]

Very creative!

[lara_1081]

That base colour map instantly gave me a “micro-universe” vibe, so I decided to create a surreal deep-space scene. I imported the texture into Photoshop on macOS, tiled it for a repeating starfield background, and then used a combination of layer masks and blend modes to integrate it with nebula shapes generated in Adobe Fresco.
For depth, I applied a displacement map from the original cell pattern to distort some light flares, giving the illusion of looking through an alien lens. The result feels like a blend between microscopy and astronomy, exactly the kind of unexpected crossover that makes these challenges so fun.

[davescm]

Hi @lara_1081 Your image is not in your post. If you use the image icon at the top of the posting box is should embed in your post.
Dave

[davescm]

Hi 
Thanks to all who took part in this challenge. The new challenge is now up an running here : https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/something-for-the-weekend-part-247-th...

Dave

[DeanUtian]

Very late for this one but wanted to keep up my 'full' SFTW participation 🙂

Can you spot the odd cell?

[Jacob Bugge]

I can, Dean, even four more than one.

[davescm]

A nice coffee break challenge, Dean, a bit like 'where's Wally'. I found five 🙂
Dave

[AlanGilbertson]

Oddly enough, I found it in a couple of seconds because it's almost at a rule-of-thirds point. What were you using? Liquify?