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Posted on 16/12/22 08:33:56 AM |
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Steve Caplin
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Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
Wandering around the streets of Coventry in the early morning I came across this row of mocked-up log cabins that form part of the city's Christmas Market. Maybe it looks more festive when the stalls are open? High res is here. 
______________ That's it from me for this year. Happy Christmas, everyone, and I look forward to seeing you all in January. |
Posted on 17/12/22 1:56:29 PM |
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DavidMac
Director of Photoshop Posts: 5575 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
Very pushed for time this week so a not very challenging quickie well within my comfort zone.  _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 17/12/22 3:43:32 PM |
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josephine harvatt
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Re: Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
If Breughel wasnt overly bothered by perspective I dont see why I should be either!  _________________ I'm not really bad - I just draw that way |
Posted on 17/12/22 3:49:05 PM |
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josephine harvatt
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Re: Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
And a Merry Xmas to Steve and all HoTCHiPpers - and to Terry Pratchett fans ...  _________________ I'm not really bad - I just draw that way |
Posted on 17/12/22 6:12:36 PM |
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DavidMac
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Re: Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
What a fun idea! Love it. "Proverbs" I think? _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 17/12/22 6:20:13 PM |
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Frank
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Re: Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
Nice job for a quickie David |
Posted on 17/12/22 6:27:01 PM |
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dwindt
Realism Realiser Posts: 879 Reply |
Re: Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
Lovely scene David and Josephine, in a strange way that really appeals to me. I love it. Don't cross out my Christ! Merry Christmas everyone. _________________ The grass is greener on the other side of the fence because there is more $hit there. |
Posted on 17/12/22 8:49:00 PM |
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michael sinclair
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Re: Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
Brilliant David!  It's academic if it's a "quickie" or not: it checks all the boxes, so very, very nicely done David. 
What a clever and inventive entry Josephine--well done indeed! |
Posted on 17/12/22 10:52:41 PM |
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Ben Boardman
Printing Pro Posts: 605 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
 Back in the 70’s, despite failing woodwork at school, I built The Shack high on a hill overlooking Whittlesea, Melbourne and sometimes, above the clouds. For the next 30+ years it was my Fortress of Solitude, Think Tank, family home away from home, a place to run away to, a place to entertain overseas suppliers with an Aussie BBQ with all the flora & fauna (roos, eagles, cockatoos, parrots, wombats, possums & maybe a black panther). The fire of 2009 took it away. The block is still there to enjoy, the Shack just a memory, that I’m sharing this Christmas. Best wishes to you & yours. |
Posted on 18/12/22 09:21:13 AM |
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DavidMac
Director of Photoshop Posts: 5575 Reply |
Re: Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
Thank you everyone for your kind comments. Is this based on a photo of the real shack Ben? It looks great! _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 18/12/22 10:19:49 AM |
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Ben Boardman
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Re: Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
Yes David, that's the real shack, in the spot where I built it. In later years it grew to 2 stories, 4 rooms, solar power, indoor shower. |
Posted on 18/12/22 10:22:24 AM |
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Mariner
Renaissance Mariner Posts: 3010 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
You are far too modest David. You really did well and I especially like the light and shadowing effects. |
Posted on 18/12/22 10:25:52 AM |
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Mariner
Renaissance Mariner Posts: 3010 Reply |
Re: Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
Very good, Josephine. Bruegel the Elder revisited. |
Posted on 18/12/22 10:33:35 AM |
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Ben Boardman
Printing Pro Posts: 605 Reply |
Re: Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
David, I just had a much closer look at your image. I agree with Frank & the 2 Michaels. Outstanding image. |
Posted on 18/12/22 12:26:13 PM |
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DavidMac
Director of Photoshop Posts: 5575 Reply |
Re: Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
Mariner, Ben thank you. I should perhaps point out, to all of you who have made compliments, that this particular type of challenge comes very easily to me as it is simply an extension of over fifty years of lighting movie sets. It's pretty instinctive and natural and what I can always fall back on when pushed for time or simply too lazy to try harder. _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 18/12/22 6:16:04 PM |
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Ant Snell
Specular Specialist Posts: 558 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
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Posted on 19/12/22 10:20:59 AM |
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dwindt
Realism Realiser Posts: 879 Reply |
Re: Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
You really can tell David. The lighting is beautiful. Not only that but it's a warm, jolly image. Lovely. _________________ The grass is greener on the other side of the fence because there is more $hit there. |
Posted on 19/12/22 10:22:21 AM |
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dwindt
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Re: Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
Nice Ant!  _________________ The grass is greener on the other side of the fence because there is more $hit there. |
Posted on 19/12/22 3:57:56 PM |
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Frank
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Re: Challenge 936: The Christmas Market
Great entries folks. A very Merry Christmas to all. May Santa load your stockings with all things nice. |
Posted on 19/12/22 4:00:07 PM |
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Frank
Eager Beaver Posts: 1737 Reply |
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