August 10 Contest - Combination

[T Paul]

Multiple skills will be tested in this month’s contest.

Download the 8 provided images. Then use elements of at least 6 of the images to create an entirely new image. You can use all 8 images if you want, but you can only use the provided images.

Images from other sources are not allowed. You can, however, use brush strokes and various other effects such as dodge, burn, lighting, hue/sat and so on.

You will need to register (free registration) to download these files.

Images from Stock.xchng:
chess 1
face
paint_bucket
owl_eyes
paint_drops
boat launches
tree
cows

New to the contests? Please review the FAQs

The prize is a copy of Topaz Clean 2, donated by Topaz Labs

Topaz Clean 2

• Create many kinds of artistic effects like artistic
  detail removal and edge stylization
• Take full artistic control over image edges and texture
• Apply high-quality detail manipulation and sharpening
• Clean portraits and skin without losing important detail

THE RULES:

1. Contest will run from 2 Aug to 24 Aug 2010. Deadline is 5pm (Central).

2. I will not answer questions concerning the rules. Interpretation of the rules is as important as execution.

3. Tasks:

* Use elements from at least 6 of the 8 provided photos to create an entirely new image. You can use all 8 if you want.
* List what 6 images you chose to use.
* No other images may be used.
* Final image must be exactly 800px by 600px. You can choose whether it is in landscape or portrait format.

4. When you submit your entry put your username in the filename (ie: tpaul.jpg). This is so users can save the images to a local directory and remember who did what--important when it comes time to vote.

5. Post your entries to this thread. Links will not be accepted. Please restrict your comments, questions or discussion to the Aug 10 Contest Discussion thread. Inappropriately placed posts will be deleted.

6. Only one entry per person. You can change your entry up to the deadline.

7. Voting will run from 25 Aug to 31 Aug 2010. Only those with entries may vote.

8. Voting:
* Submit the 5 best entries (by artist name) in order, starting with your favorite.
* You cannot vote for your own image.
* Once you have voted, you cannot change your votes.


Finally, please remember that this is a friendly contest and suppose to be a learning experience. Tips and suggestions to help others are highly encouraged. Also please don’t limit your comments to just the top 5 when you vote. Most members are eager for feedback about their images, so remember to help each other out.

[Sveltepig]

Hi all
Nice competition!
Here's my shot - I used these images:
paintbucket, paintdrops, vacas, owl eyes, uplift, chess
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[pshop-addict]

Hi, This is my contribution to the contest. I've used the images: Cows, Tree, Paint bucket, Paint drops, Face and Boat launches.

[Nasturtium]

launch, tree, bucket, cow, chess, face

[djids]

Hello world,

Tree, Owl, Droplets, Chess Piece, Cows and Tree used in this one.

[NYBOB]

My try, bucket ,tree, face ,eyes ,droplets ,cow.

Bob

[butlermike]

My initial attempt which may well change...
Used cows, owl eyes, face, paint drops, tree and paint bucket.


Well I thought it might change! This was idea number 4. Using cows, tree, paint bucket, face, boat launches and paint drops.

[Veralisa]

I tried really, really hard not to look at any entries before I got mine in. Needed to face this challenge with no preconceived notions. Me & the cows got to know each other really well.

Used the eagle eyes, tree, boat launch, chess pieces, can, cows and paint drops.

Everyone did such great work...

[axpiota59]

Hi everyone.

I used:
chess 1
face
paint_bucket
owl_eyes
paint_drops
tree

[Lorraine]

What fantastic imaginations you all have!! I’ve enjoyed looking at each entry. Lots of wows and LOLs from this side of the internet.

My entry uses: owl eyes, chess, cows, face, paint bucket and paint drops.

Good luck to all.

Lorraine

[philbach]

Well I enjoyed this. Here is my entry. I used: Chessman,Cows,Face,Paint Bucket,Tree, and Paint Drops

[0lBaldy]

chess 1, face, paint_bucket, owl_eyes, paint_drops, boat launches, tree, cows

[CJ Swartz]

Enjoyed this. Used: Cows, tree, chess_1, boat launch, paint drops, owl eyes, and face

[CathyH]

I used the cow, chess, dock, face, trees, paint drops.

[T Paul]

Such a fun contest! I really enjoyed reviewing the entries. Great job everyone!!

And the winner (for those that haven't already added it up...sorry for the delay) is...

LORRAINE


Top 5:
Lorraine - 40
Sveltepig - 28
NYBOB - 22
pshop-addict - 17
CathyH - 12