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Posted on 13/04/18 09:24:55 AM |
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Steve Caplin
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Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
You may never have come across the Mary River turtle, and that could be for two reasons - one, that it only lives in the Mary River in Queensland, Australia; and two, because it's just been added to the list of endangered species. But it's rather splendid, don't you think? Not only does it have green hair and an implausible moustache, it's also capable of breathing through its genitals (a feat I've never managed myself). Can you give this beastie a new lease of life? I think it could do with a break. High res is here.  |
Posted on 13/04/18 09:49:00 AM |
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Ben Boardman
Printing Pro Posts: 464 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
That's getting close to home - I live 154 km south of the Mary River. Ben |
Posted on 13/04/18 10:07:04 AM |
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GKB
Magical Montagist Posts: 3723 Reply  |
Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
I'm sorry Steve I thought you said beak  _________________  |
Posted on 13/04/18 11:54:29 AM |
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josephine harvatt
Gag Gadgeteer Posts: 2596 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
Many years ago some very naughty people gave the statue of wartime leader Churchill a punk make over - here is the original ...  _________________ I'm not really bad - I just draw that way |
Posted on 13/04/18 11:55:20 AM |
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josephine harvatt
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Re: Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
And here's my update throwing new light on the phrase "we will fight on the beaches"  _________________ I'm not really bad - I just draw that way |
Posted on 13/04/18 12:04:51 PM |
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tooquilos
Wizard of Oz Posts: 2800 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
 _________________ Wicked Witch of the West:I'll get you, my pretty! And your little dog, too! |
Posted on 13/04/18 6:12:13 PM |
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DavidMac
Director of Photoshop Posts: 4936 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
My very first instant reaction the moment I saw this little guy (assuming it is a guy).  _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 13/04/18 7:49:43 PM |
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lwc
Hole in One Posts: 2630 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
Is that a snail living in it's "hair"? 
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Posted on 13/04/18 10:17:32 PM |
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josephine harvatt
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Re: Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
Thats gorgeous lwc _________________ I'm not really bad - I just draw that way |
Posted on 13/04/18 11:15:37 PM |
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DavidMac
Director of Photoshop Posts: 4936 Reply |
Re: Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
Good question. That aside, your animation is spectacularly convincing - especially the "hair", if that is what you call it. You really are a fast worker ...... _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 14/04/18 00:23:41 AM |
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lwc
Hole in One Posts: 2630 Reply |
Re: Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
Thank you Josephine and David. This was #10 of 11 trial & errors... your kind words make the effort worthwhile. |
Posted on 14/04/18 10:17:42 AM |
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GKB
Magical Montagist Posts: 3723 Reply |
Re: Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
Nicely done Loyd. Was this done within Photoshop or did you use After Effects? _________________ If at first you don't succeed then skydiving is not for you. |
Posted on 14/04/18 4:39:17 PM |
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lwc
Hole in One Posts: 2630 Reply |
Re: Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
Thanks Gordon! It's all in the software... after a little photochop prep-work, I used the trial version of DP Animation Maker for most of the FX. Then a nearly 20 yr. old dedicated gif animator (Animation Shop) to finalize cropping, frame speed, etc. |
Posted on 16/04/18 09:37:48 AM |
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GKB
Magical Montagist Posts: 3723 Reply |
Re: Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
http://vimeo.com/265150892 
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Posted on 16/04/18 5:43:03 PM |
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dwindt
Realism Realiser Posts: 767 Reply |
Re: Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
Thank you Steve, Just looking at this picture took me to a happy place. Iwc, your submerged turtle is remarkable. Well done! _________________ The grass is greener on the other side of the fence because there is more $hit there. |
Posted on 17/04/18 11:42:27 AM |
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Mariner
Renaissance Mariner Posts: 2817 Reply  |
A new lease of life?
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Posted on 17/04/18 1:48:17 PM |
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dwindt
Realism Realiser Posts: 767 Reply |
Re: Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
There were still images of a round penetrating a light bulb yesterday. Maybe Tooquilos' entry. I was looking forward to seeing it when I got home but forgot  . I see you've removed them. The still images looked great. Are you going to submit them again?
_________________ The grass is greener on the other side of the fence because there is more $hit there. |
Posted on 17/04/18 3:14:01 PM |
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lwc
Hole in One Posts: 2630 Reply |
Re: Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
Now that's living in style Gordon, nice! |
Posted on 17/04/18 3:18:23 PM |
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lwc
Hole in One Posts: 2630 Reply |
Re: Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
Very nice indeed Michael... love the "new lease" coloring! |
Posted on 17/04/18 5:33:47 PM |
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GKB
Magical Montagist Posts: 3723 Reply |
Re: Challenge 701: The Mary River Turtle
Thanks Loyd. My turn to steal your idea with the moving turtle head _________________ If at first you don't succeed then skydiving is not for you. |
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