January 2010 - It came from space

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The brief:

I was contacted recently by a researcher who investigates UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects) - alien spaceships, in other words. He asked me to look at a bunch of images of sightings of the same UFO, and tell him how they were faked. I used every technique I could think of and couldn't find obvious construction signs. 

And that made me think: just how easy would it be to make a convincing UFO image? Take this rather obvious toy spaceship. How would you go about making this look like the real thing? I'm after as much realism as you can manage here. Use all your Photoshop wizardry in this one! 

Finished work:

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January 2010 - Challenge 10 (TIPF)

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My version: The stork is on strike!

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January 2010 - More snow on the way (HTCIPS)

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The brief:

With Great Britain united under a blanket of snow this week, there's been almost no other topic of conversation - it fills the news headlines, as people get stuck in their cars and homes. We're also running out of salt for gritting the roads. 

So, being that time of year, it seems appropriate to add some of the seasonal white stuff to this Tudor house. I'd like a snowman outside the door if you can manage it - the rest is up to you! 

Finished work:

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December 2009 - Pop my cork (HTCIPS)

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The brief:

It's been a spectacular year here on the forum. We've seen outstanding work from just about everyone, with some huge leap forwards in Photoshop ability. With a range of new members who now seem like they've always been here, the forum continues to provide expert and friendly advice to all visitors. 

So it's in the spirit of Christmas and the New Year that I propose a toast to all forum members, past, present and future. The only problem is, I can't get the cork out of the champagne bottle... can you help? 

Finished work:

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