Hi
I saw this alley on a "beer and curry" night last week. A thunderstorm had passed through an hour or so before, leaving things a liitle damp, and I thought it would make a good "something for the weekend" starter image. So I took out my phone and snapped it. Unfortunately, when I looked the next day, the combination of dim light, a hand-held phone and, possibly, a couple of beers meant that the image was not as sharp as it should have been. Whilst I could have returned at another time, with a proper camera and tripod, we have had very little rain since. So I set myself the challenge of recreating the scene in 3D, which took a little longer than I thought it would, but was a good exercise in modelling, texturing and lighting.
So I bring you the empty alley - what will you do to bring it to life?
As always, anything goes as long as it meets the forum rules on decency, copyright etc.
Anyone is welcome to have a go - whether you are a complete beginner or a Photoshop expert.
There are no prizes - just the chance to practice, show off, or bring a bit of humour and fun.
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Have fun
Dave
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Wow - some great entries so far!
OldBob - I think I'll avoid that alley with those giant spiders walking around!
Trevor - Smooth criminal ! I love all the details you've put into that, could that be Annie looking over the fence? The reflections are very good!
USS Norway - It reminds me of "The Hulk". Did someone make him angry? 
Keep them coming , anyone who has stumbled across this thread - you are welcome to join in.
Dave
Hah hah! That's funny. This one is a bit obvious, but someone had to do it.
davescm wrote
Trevor - Nice idea and you have the perspective spot on on the graffiti.
Dave.
For those that don't know, make the layer a Smart Object before the first Free Transform, and you can align the bounding box to the perspective. I can go back in now and use Free Transform again, and the bounding box is still working for me. BTW Dave, I forgot to say that the alley scene is incredible as a 3D render. I didn't even know that was possible outside of Weta Studios or Industrial Light & Magic.
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cmgap - I'll not tell anyone about the deer or it won't be long before venison appears on the menu 
. I just noticed - it looks like it got light outside !
KJerryK - I love the bat , but I think that barman may turn a few customers away.
Jane/Semaphoric - we'll have to ask Trevor what Bert would do. I am sure he TA'd for him at MAX.
Thanks to all who have joined and shared images so far - there is still plenty of time though. If you've read this thread, and enjoyed the images - join in and post one.
Dave
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