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Posted on 11/10/24 08:44:44 AM |
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Steve Caplin
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Challenge 1025: Seahenge
A recent visit to King's Lynn museum revealed an exhibition about Seahenge, a circle of standing timbers found on the Norfolk coast and built during the Bronze age at the remarkably specific date of 2049 BC. At the centre of the circle was this tree, protected by a glass case. The explanatory card tells you more about it, the final paragraph giving an indication of its original purpose. Can you remove it from its case, and show me how it might have appeared four thousand years ago? High res is here. 
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Posted on 11/10/24 3:50:44 PM |
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lwc
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Posted on 12/10/24 10:11:41 AM |
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Ben Boardman
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Re: Challenge 1025: Seahenge
These wooden statues are part of an ANZAC military memorial. |
Posted on 12/10/24 2:27:33 PM |
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michael sinclair
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Re: Challenge 1025: Seahenge
I saw the "Tree stump creature immediately. 
An animation 
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Posted on 13/10/24 09:10:46 AM |
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DavidMac
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What a bizarre image Ben. It's really lovely, and beautifully done. But puzzling .......... I tried googling to see if I could find the figures. They seem so crude and naive, childish even, to belong to a military memorial. They look more as if they have been lifted from the rods of one of those football game tables. I am dying of curiosity as to their source. _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 13/10/24 09:11:53 AM |
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DavidMac
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Oh I do like him Michael! _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 13/10/24 10:56:37 AM |
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Ben Boardman
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Hi David - https://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/conflict/multiple/display/103274-naval-memorial About 10 km from where I live.  |
Posted on 13/10/24 11:02:04 AM |
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Ben Boardman
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Posted on 13/10/24 1:51:54 PM |
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DavidMac
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Thank you Ben. Apparently they were sculpted from telegraph poles which explains their unusual shape. They are one of the oddest military memorials I have ever seen. In contrast to the pomposity of so many memorials I find them rather refreshing ............. but I can imagine their initial unveiling causing more than a little heated debate!  _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 13/10/24 3:32:46 PM |
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DavidMac
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Once again our dynamic duo find their decorative skills derided or criticised .... this time for inappropriate use of national heritage for commercial purposes. I found myself rather uninspired by this week's photo so, as usual when out of ideas, I have resorted to simple silliness.  _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 13/10/24 6:02:40 PM |
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GKB
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I was intrigued by this image so I did some research. I discovered the real reason that it was so difficult to move  _________________  |
Posted on 13/10/24 8:46:42 PM |
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michael sinclair
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Posted on 14/10/24 10:30:31 AM |
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Ant Snell
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Sycamore Gap Tree Strikes Back! Oak Sapling Emerges in Unlikely Resurrection Twist In an unexpected and slightly surreal turn of events, the legendary Sycamore Gap tree—recently felled in an act of arboreal vandalism that shocked the nation—appears to have made a comeback of sorts. Visitors to the iconic site on Hadrian’s Wall were left scratching their heads this week when they discovered a small oak tree sapling growing directly from the stump of the fallen sycamore. Even more bizarrely, it seems the seedling's origins trace back to a prehistoric monument over 300 miles away: Seahenge. The oak sapling is thought to have been inadvertently transferred from the stump of Seahenge, a Bronze Age timber circle originally located in Norfolk, thanks to the somewhat unorthodox antics of entrepreneur and Photoshop wizard Steve Caplin. Caplin, known for his frequent forays into museums across the UK and France, allegedly brought the ancient spores to the north following a recent visit to the Seahenge exhibit at King’s Lynn Museum. While Caplin has yet to comment, speculation is rife that his enthusiasm for historic timber—combined with an impressive lack of attention to horticultural detail—led to this peculiar crossover. "At first, I thought it was a prank," said Nigel Ashcroft, a local hiker who first spotted the unusual growth. "But no one has the Photoshop skills to pull that off in real life. And frankly, Steve Caplin's got his hands full with his online forum. This must be one of nature’s more whimsical accidents." The saga of the felled Sycamore Gap tree already had a touch of mystery and outrage, but the sudden appearance of the oak sapling has pushed it into the realm of folklore. Experts have pointed out the extreme unlikelihood of an oak tree spontaneously sprouting from the remnants of a sycamore, with some likening the event to "nature’s Photoshop." Others, more practically minded, are pointing fingers at Caplin’s infamous collection of museum souvenirs and digital manipulation techniques, wondering whether he may have unknowingly transported the ancient oak spores on his recent museum jaunt. The Seahenge monument, known as Holme I, dates back to 2049 BC and was originally discovered on a Norfolk beach before being carefully excavated and preserved to protect it from the ravages of the sea. Its eerie timber circle, with an upturned tree at the centre, was believed to have been used for Bronze Age rituals, possibly connected to mortuary rites. Some archaeologists now wonder if its ancient and slightly mystical qualities may have played a role in this modern botanical oddity. Curiously, Caplin’s movements on the day of the oak’s arrival in Sycamore Gap align suspiciously well with a recent museum tour in Norfolk, where he was reportedly admiring the Seahenge stump. "Steve’s a real enthusiast when it comes to ancient wood," said a close friend, "but we never expected him to accidentally transplant one." The National Trust, which manages both the Seahenge and Sycamore Gap sites, is said to be investigating the unusual connection between the two landmarks. A spokesperson cautiously suggested, "While we can't rule out the natural spread of ancient spores, this may very well be the first case of a prehistoric monument going on tour via someone’s rucksack." As for Caplin, he remains tight-lipped, though rumours abound that his next Photoshop forum project could involve merging elements of Stonehenge with the Eiffel Tower. One can only hope the oak sapling doesn’t follow him there. In the meantime, botanists are keeping a close eye on the new growth. If the oak continues to thrive in its new home, the Sycamore Gap site may be on track to become a botanical oddity of international fame—its stump a symbol of both ancient times and modern-day tomfoolery. The investigation into the mysterious sapling is ongoing, but one thing is clear: the Sycamore Gap tree, in its latest leafy incarnation, refuses to be forgotten. And as for Steve Caplin, well, his next museum visit might involve a little extra baggage inspection. The case continues to sprout. |
Posted on 14/10/24 10:52:05 AM |
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tooquilos
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http://vimeo.com/1019372667  _________________ Dorothy: Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore |
Posted on 14/10/24 11:18:03 AM |
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GKB
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Nice one Anna _________________ Have you ever noticed that all the instruments designed to detect intelligent life are pointing away from the Earth? |
Posted on 15/10/24 00:30:17 AM |
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lwc
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Posted on 16/10/24 02:09:01 AM |
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tooquilos
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Thank you, Gordon! _________________ Dorothy: Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore |
Posted on 16/10/24 11:23:29 AM |
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DavidMac
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Gordon. Stupid and completely logical!
Ant. Up to your usual games (or should I say Antics?). No longer being UK resident I was unaware of this one. Had to look it up. Deeply saddening. _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 17/10/24 10:18:53 AM |
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GKB
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Thank you David 🤣 _________________ Whatever you do in life do it with the enthusiasm of a 4-year old in a Batman suit. |
Posted on 17/10/24 11:54:55 AM |
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Mariner
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Likewise.  |
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