Something for the Weekend - Part 253 - One hundred and eighty!

[davescm]

Thanks to all who participated in our previous, Halloween based, challenge. There were some great ideas and images shared. This week we have something different.

'One hundred and eighty', the highest score with three darts, became famous for the way it was called out by Russ Bray, a professional referee with a unique style to his declaration of the score. So this week, I bring you three darts (actually a 3D render). What will you make with them, 180 or something else entirely?

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). It is rendered with a transparent background so no need to create an initial mask.

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

[daniellei4510]

The world-famous dark throwing act.

[davescm]

Do we need a warning - please do not try this at home? Nicely done 🙂
Dave

[Trevor.Dennis]

Not how James Bond prefers his vodka martini.

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[davescm]

It mustt be 008's, stirred not shaken! A clever use of the darts, Trevor! 🙂

Dave

[jane-e]

He might like these martinis once he tries them, Trevor!

Jane

[Oh.N8]

here I thought you were experimenting w a new way to boil water.

[lambiloon]

[davescm]

I wondered how it would end, but I didn't think of an intergalactic darts match! 🙂
Dave

[davescm]

Ye olde darts crier...


A dart from the SFTW starter image turned into a brush and combined with Photoshop's brush symmetry.

Dave

[jane-e]

I had to zoom in to see the dart, Dave. Very clever and nicely executed!

Jane

[Oh.N8]

Wow!!! that's very creative.

[Trevor.Dennis]

I love it all Dave, but that detail in the eye is amazing.  People really need to click to view this full size.

[davescm]

Thanks guys. It is a while since I'd played with brush symmetry. A nice trick is to use multiple path reflection lines so that a single brush stroke results in multiple brush strokes on the canvas. With curved paths, some nice effects can emerge. 🙂
Dave

[DeanUtian]

Well done Dave. Was going to try a dart pattern but could not have achieved what you have done 🙂

[derekwatson]

[derekwatson]

Ha I've just seen Suzanne's! Pages weren't loading for me earlier! 😂😂

[davescm]

Haha. Another nice take on the idea Derek.
Dave

[Cesar.Padilla]

I loooove the creativity on this one! So fun :D. 

[Nick Gioia]

[Oh.N8]

that is very cool

[Trevor.Dennis]

The limbs look like they came from  Micky Mouse, except Micky has white gloves.  

We'll forgive the grumpy face seeing as some one has used him as a dart board.

[davescm]

A nice character, and suitably grumpy considering where the darts landed! 🙂
Dave

[Oh.N8]

the march of the Jellyfish

[davescm]

It's either a weapon or, to me, would suit a set of strings for the new lead guitarist in the jellyfish band.
Dave

[Oh.N8]

Seems too happy to be a weapon.