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Battle ensues!

Posted by
CElliottUK (Reading, United Kingdom) on 28 October 2012 in Abstract & Conceptual.

Hogworts Irish sports correspondant-Mousus Grouser, writes today
"Earlier today, in an out-of-season fixture, two wizards met near the ancient Armenus tree. Conventionally clad in pixelcloaks but, using wands bought in the Photo-shop in Diagonally, fought a battle to win the heart of the fair maiden Doogie Von Burnham.
In a moment of confusion. Curliamus uttered the wrong spell, and instead of burning his opponent, Chrisus (who was dodging around all over the place), uttered the Hiighum Dynamicus Rangiorum incantation, which hit parts of the castle, setting it on fire"

The battle lasted 15 seconds before both opponents called it a draw, and went down the pub.

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On the basis of commit the sin first, and then plead for forgiveness, I plead insanity and ask for forgiveness from the following fine folk, whose images I, err, borrowed...
Foreground Richards fine landscape Forever Autumn #1, here
Stoat, Christine's excellent stoat picture here
Owl, Christine's lovely house guest here
Sky, Richards amazing sky from Forever Autumn #3, here
and of course, Dougs beautiful Bodium Castle-the shot that kicked this all off, which can be found here

David from Avranches, France

Well composed, looks like you had hours of fun in Photoshop. There's nothing better. Excellent.

28 Oct 2012 6:59am

ursulakatariina from Leixlip, Ireland

Superb work!

28 Oct 2012 7:17am

Richard from Ellemford, United Kingdom

I'm honoured and amazed in equal measure Mr E. This is truly amazing work, You are a MASTER! If this isn't a spotlight I'm going to have Christine run naked around the garden!

28 Oct 2012 7:52am

@Richard: I'm gonna keep you to that!!

Christine from Ellemford, United Kingdom

Wow, how creative is that, a definite spotlight........Yea, right Richard!

28 Oct 2012 7:58am

Curly from South Shields, United Kingdom

Well Sir this truly is a spectacular success, dodged and burned to glorious excess!
What a whole heap of fun it has been, I'll award you my five golden pixel stars and say it's my Spotlight nomination too.
I may not be around for a little while (driving up to Ellemford and Duns.)
Pure theatre!

28 Oct 2012 8:17am

jpla from St Barthélémy d, France

Joli travail ! Je te souhaite un agréable dimanche
JP

28 Oct 2012 8:24am

SalSa from Tehran, Iran

It ia amazing Chris!!

28 Oct 2012 8:26am

Heinz from Hamm, Germany

Das ist eine gute Zusammenstellung und Verarbeitung. Wohl dem der es kann. 5*

28 Oct 2012 8:45am

STEED from D, France

Yeeeessss !!!!! Curious medley .....And I Like it !!!!!

28 Oct 2012 8:47am

Oiva from Turku, Finland

Wow, beautiful beautiful view, Chris :-))HALEJA.

Happy Sunday, my friend!

28 Oct 2012 9:39am

Emma G from Canberra, Australia

Very clever!!

28 Oct 2012 9:45am

J.R. from Urasoe City, Japan

WoW! Just imagine if my Osprey had gotten into the fray:)

28 Oct 2012 9:54am

Brockaly from Leominster, United Kingdom

Your talents are wasted here ! I will get in touch with Spielberg asap.

28 Oct 2012 9:55am

Mhelene from Villiers-sur-Marne, France

A superb creation !! Beautiful !

28 Oct 2012 10:10am

Doug from Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Brilliant Chris it's a five star image from me and your commentary had be laughing so insanely for so long that my wife and daughter had the men in the white coats visit with their lovely oversized jacket

28 Oct 2012 10:14am

Doug from Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Forgot to add the well deserved stars

28 Oct 2012 10:14am

Adela Fonts from Barcelona, Spain

A picture full of fantasy ... An excellent POV! Thanks for clarifying words ... Best regards, Adela

28 Oct 2012 10:38am

grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom

A sparkling success
no less
Pixel dust
leaves Wizards bust
That dodge and burn is something to fear
Much better result, a pint of beer.
Poor Doogie left upon the shelf
While Wizards toast each others health

28 Oct 2012 11:08am

tataray from france, France

Belle création . Etincelante.)

28 Oct 2012 11:53am

Helen from Melbourne, Australia

I am amazed. Nice work Chris!!

28 Oct 2012 12:21pm

Jypyä Pop from Turku, Finland

I was sure that in it was something unusual.

28 Oct 2012 12:56pm

gerard1948 from Santiago de Compostela, Spain

A scene from "Harry Potter"? great job, I love the composition and idea. It's beautiful.
Good Sunday.

28 Oct 2012 1:58pm

Don from United States

A fabulous creation! Amazing to combine this many elements into such an attractive and unusual image.

28 Oct 2012 3:11pm

Tede from Aubenas 07, France

Une magnifique image et un effet splendide. Bonne journée.

28 Oct 2012 4:12pm

SalSa from Tehran, Iran

28 Oct 2012 4:58pm

@SalSa: Haha!

maximage from Mase, Switzerland

Superbe création! Féérique et magique! Wonderful shot *****

28 Oct 2012 5:11pm

Ted from South Wales, United Kingdom

wizard!

28 Oct 2012 5:22pm

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

Finally the battle! I love this combination of images. Lots of fun here.

28 Oct 2012 6:33pm

Ainsley from Derbyshire, United Kingdom

THis is pure awesomeness, your photoshop skills are truly magic.

28 Oct 2012 8:04pm

Bettina from Los Angeles, United States

Wow, what an amazing compendium of images. This is awesome and I love that you've brought everyone together for this magical moment.

28 Oct 2012 8:31pm

Michael Fresh from Chester, United Kingdom

A magnificent end to the battle, hi calibre pixel pushing work Master.

28 Oct 2012 8:51pm

Baldwin from Venezuela

Amazing Photoshop processing and excellent result !!! Fabulous shot and funny history ... you're really inspired lately

28 Oct 2012 8:55pm

Alun from cheshire, United Kingdom

Cracking bit of work, love it

28 Oct 2012 9:56pm

Mooie from Vancouver, Canada

I'm actually sad the battle is over! I think you should have a rematch... this was very original and really fun to follow. I don't have a lot of the editing options, so this was really eye opening as far as what can be accomplished when creating an image... so thanks for that!!

28 Oct 2012 10:27pm

Judy aka L@dybug from Brooksville, FL, United States

This is fantabulous ... in more ways than one. I love your imagination ... and your efforts!

28 Oct 2012 11:44pm

Othersideblue from Kerman, Iran

Magical

29 Oct 2012 12:10am

kiwisa from North Shore, New Zealand

A little bit of magic happening here.

29 Oct 2012 1:08am

PRASHANT from Mumbai, India

Excellent work...look like move shot.

29 Oct 2012 7:38am

Nigel from Avening, United Kingdom

F A N T A S T I C - well done to you and your contributors

29 Oct 2012 7:50am

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

A blazing battle - glad it didn't go to extra time and penalties. And just as well that careless spell set fire to the castle and not the pub!

29 Oct 2012 10:46am

Jason Politte from Conway, AR, United States

Ha ha - this is an absolutely fantastic piece of work, Chris. Definitely straight out of Harry Potter, although I think you two made the best decision to just head to the pub before you burned everything down. :-))

29 Oct 2012 10:54am

Philip from London, United Kingdom

someone's getting a little bit 'arty' methinks!

29 Oct 2012 12:30pm

Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Oh my all these photos put together.. Spooktacular work :)

29 Oct 2012 12:49pm

franz from Baden, Austria

what a glorious end to this epochal battle! never before did two equally gifted lens magicians have it out in such a stunning way ....
the draw is perfectly justified, and i'm sure the pints went down well, too ;-))

29 Oct 2012 4:25pm

Denny Jump Photo from Easton, PA, United States

This is just magnificent, Chris!!! Wow.

29 Oct 2012 6:30pm

Richard from Ellemford, United Kingdom

Still no spotlight! Christine is getting panicky!

30 Oct 2012 8:29pm

Richard from Ellemford, United Kingdom

I have to say, in all seriousness, compared to some that have been given a spotlight, this is just fabulous. It really baffles me a times how the criteria works.

30 Oct 2012 8:31pm

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