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Posted on 11/12/20 08:55:59 AM |
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Steve Caplin
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Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
On my trip to France this summer I enjoyed the way this cellar in the cognac museum has been preserved. That lighting, though, is far too modern, as is the display at the far end. And the poster should be pasted directly onto the wall, rather than mounted on board. Care to give this place some more atmosphere? High res is here. 
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Posted on 11/12/20 3:35:53 PM |
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lwc
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Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
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Posted on 11/12/20 5:43:17 PM |
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DavidMac
Director of Photoshop Posts: 4936 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
Loyd 
_________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 11/12/20 5:53:24 PM |
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DavidMac
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Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
This the kind of challenge I take quite literally, exactly as requested. Really enjoyed doing this.  _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 11/12/20 6:43:58 PM |
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JimH
Image Imaginator Posts: 74 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
Wow!! Loyd and David, how can you create such great pics in such a short time, gonna take me days! Very impressive!!!  |
Posted on 11/12/20 8:18:00 PM |
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lwc
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Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
When the main vat burst, it led to an electrical short and next the sewer gasses backed up into the cellar... the poor rat is in 'dire straights'. David, your image is very well done, I really like it. |
Posted on 11/12/20 8:20:05 PM |
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lwc
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Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
JimH - - I can't speak for David, but I cheat... |
Posted on 11/12/20 8:25:19 PM |
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DavidMac
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Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
It's the rat that breaks me up ....... every time I look at it.
And thanks, but you know by now this is my kind of challenge. _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 11/12/20 8:57:50 PM |
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DavidMac
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Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
I can't speak for Loyd, but it's quite clear he is no newcomer. I discovered Photoshop in the late '90's, when I was already in my mid fifties. So, I have been doing it for nearly twenty five years now. My background is photographing movie and lighting movie sets (I retired two years ago) so a challenge of this particular ilk is a bit like asking a child if they would like some ice cream. That being said, I love this group and Steve's mentorship because you never stop learning and they are fun, humorous, and supportive, but honest when I get it wrong. That's worth its weight in gold! Their sometimes quite astonishing creative fantasies and follies just go to show that we don't need to be graphics professionals ...... just able to let go and imagine! End of homily ........... _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 12/12/20 5:56:03 PM |
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DavidMac
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Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
A little known piece of less publicised Cognac history is that early in the 20th century poor workmanship (blamed on non French immigrant labour) caused a portion of one of the cellars to collapse completely, trapping the principal winemaker. When it was realised that nothing short of weeks of digging and excavation could rescue him, it was sealed forever. A burial service was held and a stone marks his final resting place to this day. Needs to be viewed in a semi darkened room. 
_________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 12/12/20 9:18:57 PM |
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lwc
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Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
Another great image David...  ...very nice! |
Posted on 12/12/20 11:22:32 PM |
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josephine harvatt
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Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
Some great work lwc and David - I shall have to get my thinking cap on! _________________ I'm not really bad - I just draw that way |
Posted on 12/12/20 11:37:44 PM |
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Mariner
Renaissance Mariner Posts: 2817 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
David, good work. It must have been tricky getting the vintner's head and body to just the right angles. |
Posted on 13/12/20 11:46:49 AM |
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DavidMac
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Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
Thank you Loyd and Josephine. These 'atmospheric' challenges are the ones I really love.
It's usually a question of searching and searching until I find what's needed. I try not to bolt separate bits of people together or 'bend' them too much although of course it's unavoidable sometimes. This man is 'straight out of the box', although his photo was waist up and I had to give him some legs. Sometimes library searching is the most challenging part of an image. I often spend a very long time on this aspect. _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 13/12/20 9:05:19 PM |
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michael sinclair
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Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
This is the best I could come up this week 
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Posted on 13/12/20 9:40:13 PM |
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DavidMac
Director of Photoshop Posts: 4936 Reply |
Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
I guess the level of excitement depends on whether Niagara is just out frame left ..................  _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 13/12/20 9:49:26 PM |
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DavidMac
Director of Photoshop Posts: 4936 Reply |
Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
Last, last one. Serious working week next week. 2030 In an attempt to strengthen their foothold in Europe and expand on Disney World Paris, the Disney organisation has purchased part of the Cognac region together with its vineyards and distilleries. 
Not quite up to he standard of the other two .... but still fun to do. 
.... and a little in joke for wine buffs ........ _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 14/12/20 02:09:15 AM |
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Mariner
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Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
Yes, that's what I do. Oh, the joy of finding the right image at last! But when all else fails I patch body parts together. |
Posted on 14/12/20 02:10:36 AM |
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Mariner
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Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
Michael, that's the best video I have ever seen you do. |
Posted on 15/12/20 9:04:39 PM |
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michael sinclair
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Re: Challenge 836: The cognac cellar
Off topic! I used a barrel didn't I? David, Yes, Niagara was just out of view. Should I loosen my grip?
Michael I'm flattered, but I'm sure the "former site owner" will think to the contrary.  |
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