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Posted on 03/04/09 09:26:28 AM

Steve Caplin
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Contest 243: Castles in the air

The idea of creating a floating piece of land was raised by Scott earlier this week, and it's one that intrigued me.

Of course, the idea of castles in the air has been around for centuries, perhaps most notably realised by Rene Magritte in 1959. His version had a stark, weighty quality that made it all the more surreal; what I'm after is something that looks altogether more plausible.

Your castle is here. Can you make it float? Use as much or as little of the hill as you need. Or, if you prefer, choose your own building.

I'm away in Barcelona all next week, and hope to write up the Friday Challenge on my return - but as I don't get back until late Friday, I can't guarantee I'll be able to turn it around instantly. You may have to wait an extra day for the critique! Expect plenty of Spanish-themed Challenges to follow.

Posted on 03/04/09 09:39:28 AM

josephine harvatt
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Re: Contest 243: Castles in the air

Wishing you and your family a happy holiday Steve - I love Barcelona - that crazy Gaudi !

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Posted on 03/04/09 2:48:40 PM

Ben Mills
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Re: Contest 243: Castles in the air

Nothing is too big for UPS

Posted on 03/04/09 3:02:04 PM

The Mad Lep
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Re: Contest 243: Castles in the air

Excellent Ben!

What a great start to the challenge.

Posted on 03/04/09 3:14:56 PM

Ben Mills
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Re: Contest 243: Castles in the air

The Mad Lep wrote:
Excellent Ben!

What a great start to the challenge.

Thank you Celia

Posted on 03/04/09 3:25:39 PM

lotz
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Re: Contest 243: Castles in the air

Hello All,

I'm new here, bought the book a couple of weeks ago and have been watching the site.
Have just got up the courage to have a go. Am a little embarrassed as it's not very good.

Posted on 03/04/09 4:40:27 PM

Gerard
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Re: Contest 243: Castles in the air

Hi all,

Here is my effort on the Friday!
Ben, great work!!!! Really love it!
Nice weekend to all of you!

Gerard

Posted on 03/04/09 4:53:35 PM

gaoxiguo
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Re: Contest 243: Castles in the air

神奇的城堡拔地而起。

Posted on 03/04/09 5:59:43 PM

Jeepy
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Re: Contest 243: Castles in the air

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3409920118_55c4726261_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3613/3408619173_e28c7c6bb5_o.gif

Posted on 03/04/09 6:01:25 PM

Jeepy
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Re: Contest 243: Castles in the air

I can't participate last week so I send my flag this time

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3338/3409919786_0d5e460a4a_o.jpg

Posted on 03/04/09 7:14:03 PM

josephine harvatt
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Re: Contest 243: Castles in the air

Some lovely work so far
Wecome Lotz - I'm sure Salvador would have approved of your image !

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Posted on 04/04/09 12:39:55 PM

GKB
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