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davescm
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Aug 29, 2025 10:09 AM UTC
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Something for the Weekend - Part 248 - What goes up...

Hi,

A big thank you to all who took part in our previous 'Finest Cut' challenge. Who would have thought that so many ideas could start with a pizza cutter.

 

This week we start outdoors. This is the Saltburn Cliff Lift which is a funicular railway on leading down to the promenade and pier, in Saltburn on the north east coast of England. Constructed in the 1880s, it has been updated several times, but is still powered by water. The tank underneath the upper car is filled with water and when it is heavier than the car at the bottom it descends and pulls the lower car up, all controlled by the brakeman in the wheelhouse. At the bottom the tank empties and the upper car is filled. The water is pumped back to the top.

So that is the scene - what can you do to bring it to life?

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



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Anna Natter
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Sep 17, 2025 5:22 AM UTC

Grandma's last embroidery project (Photoshop Parametric Filters from Beta)

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Sep 15, 2025 4:10 PM UTC

 

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Sep 11, 2025 12:54 AM UTC

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Sep 12, 2025 9:29 AM UTC

You've found the solution if the carraiges are closed for maintenance, Bob. 🙂
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N8.
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Sep 9, 2025 11:30 PM UTC

 outdoor Aquarium

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Sep 12, 2025 9:28 AM UTC

Haha - the octopuses are back! I'm worried if the tide gets that high though 🙂
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Andy Tells Things
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Sep 9, 2025 7:05 PM UTC

Little visitor!

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Sep 12, 2025 9:26 AM UTC

I hope he bought a ticket ! 🙂
Dave

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derekwatson
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Sep 9, 2025 12:05 PM UTC


You are in the army now lads!

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Sep 9, 2025 4:53 PM UTC

Haha! I love the spouts turned into cannon and the barbed wire is a nice touch. 'In the army now' also explains why the carriages are nipping down for a smoke! 🙂 
Dave

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Sep 8, 2025 1:22 PM UTC

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Sep 9, 2025 11:01 AM UTC

I wonder who's the first volunteer to take the carriage to the top? 🙂
Dave

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Sep 8, 2025 8:18 AM UTC

Sorry if it ain't fun… In memoriam of Lisboa victims.

May they rest in peace and their families find relieve of their pain

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Sep 9, 2025 11:01 AM UTC

A very tragic accident, Didier.
Dave

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Sep 8, 2025 4:49 AM UTC

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Sep 9, 2025 11:00 AM UTC

That old blast furnace has gone, but now you've shown us just where it went! 🙂
Dave

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Inspiring
Sep 5, 2025 8:48 PM UTC

 

Reminds me of the old silent movies with our poor heroine tied to the tracks, waiting to be saved.

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Sep 9, 2025 10:59 AM UTC

We just need the silent movie piano, or cinema organ, to add to the suspense. 🙂
Dave

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