Hi
This "medieval" trebuchet, at Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness, Scotland, is actually a replica built in 1998. These things must have been formidable in their time and this replica, with a 8 ton counterweight on the end of that 26 foot arm, was tested and threw an 18 inch 250 pound stone more than 200 yards.
You can see it in action on video here : https://scottmanning.com/content/the-urquhart-trebuchet/
So for this weeks challenge - can you put this trebuchet to use - either for its original purpose of throwing things or to some new use entirely.
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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Now that's a mind picture I could do without. It could have been worse I suppose, if it had had this brass plaque on the side.
Jerry - Seeing that notice would definitely put me off trespassing there there 
USSNorway - I think I've had one or two parcels delivered via that machine, judging by the state they were in on arrival.
Great ideas - keep them coming!
Dave
As Rista says Dave, that is very funny. It is also very nicely executed. 
If Jackson Pollock was still alive and did one of those 'Meet the Ancestors' TV programs, I think they just might find a painting of your image from his Byzantine period ancestors.
davescm wrote
https://forums.adobe.com/people/Jacob+Bugge wrote
And thank you, Jane, you lured me into this.
Well done Jane. Chief SFTW recruiter !
Dave
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