Something for the weekend - Part 34 - Trebuchet

[davescm]

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.

When posting back your edited images please use jpeg and downsize to 1200px on the long side.

To download the image below in jpeg format with ICC color profile (sRGB) and without the forum scaling artefacts , right click and then use Save Image As /Save Target As (or similar depending on your browser).

Have fun

Dave

[jane-e]

https://forums.adobe.com/people/Jacob+Bugge  wrote

And thank you, Jane, you lured me into this.

I had to look up The Chronicles of Prydain and put the first book on hold at the library. You're welcome, Jacob, and it's an interesting perspective on the picture!

[Jacob Bugge]

My sincere apologies, Jane (and also to Dave).

[jane-e]

Wait, what?

[Jacob Bugge]

Once you enter Prydain, you will have no time for work, and even less for the SFTW(s).

[jane-e]

Oh, apologies for getting me started on a book series!

[ScooterD76]