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Life Begins on Io

Life Begins on Io

Just a speculation on the beginning of new life on Jupiters moon inspired by Arthur C. Clarke novels. All source and photoshop.

For: organic contest

» Comments: 12
» Score: 58.81%
» Rank: 7 out of 18

Xmas Avatar for CMYK

Xmas Avatar for CMYK

This was originally created as a tribute to a most helpful member but done as a "roast" referring to him as an annoying Xmas tourist. I still believe him to be a most helpful though sometimes terse commenter and I appreciate his opinions a great deal.

For: avatar wars contest

» Comments: 17
» Score: 59.67%
» Rank: 3 out of 26

Waz Home World

Waz Home World

Many of us love this guy, we can see from the entries submitted. As an alternate avatar I humbly suggest the planet of his origin. Thanks to Wazowski for all his helpful comments. Just a footnote: the background image appears on Flickr with a copyright. This is a Hubble image and is offered free t...

For: avatar wars contest

» Comments: 6
» Score: 58.42%
» Rank: 10 out of 26

Confronting His Alter Ego

Confronting His Alter Ego

This is primarily photoshop with one outside source. I used smart sharpen on the mask image and worked to marry photos with illustration. Even the background is from the contest source. Combination of noise and texture filters with gaussian blurs created the textures.

For: mask closeup contest

» Comments: 29
» Score: 70.07%
» Rank: 1 out of 10

Abominable Snow Cat

Abominable Snow Cat

I thought the Abominable Snowman must have a pet...

For: white cat contest

» Comments: 16
» Score: 63.75%
» Rank: 2 out of 20

Star Taxi

Star Taxi

After losing another starship and his job, Captain James D. Jirk takes the only job available...Cabbie in a poor quadrant of space. His former first officer, Mr. Spook, took a job at Taco Bell.

For: little train contest

» Comments: 30
» Score: 69.86%
» Rank: 1 out of 6

Childhoods End

Childhoods End

From the novel by Arthur C. Clarke, Childhoods End, the overlords reveal themselves after a generation of secrecy.

For: tidy station contest

» Comments: 14
» Score: 59.13%
» Rank: 3 out of 14

Dandelion

Dandelion

I do love a bad pun. The flower is from an old PST contest.

For: rare flowers contest

» Comments: 8
» Score: 58.39%
» Rank: 4 out of 18

The Planet Makers

The Planet Makers

Just a couple of highly advanced alien ladies talking gossip and creating new worlds. I added a view screen frame and pushed lighting a bit. Also added a few stars with JennB's Starlight brushes.

For: three ladies contest

» Comments: 5
» Score: 55.32%
» Rank: 8 out of 19

Hungry Little Planet

Hungry Little Planet

If you fly too close you could end up a snack for this cantankerous little fella.

For: planet designs contest

» Comments: 31
» Score: 68.66%
» Rank: 1 out of 25

Dyson Sphere

Dyson Sphere

Sci-fi favorite is the artificial world called a Dyson Sphere. Centripetal force produces gravity for the inhabitants who live on the inner surface. in my variation a large opening protected by force field allow sunlight and transports in.

For: planet designs contest

» Comments: 15
» Score: 58.14%
» Rank: 7 out of 25

One Night Over Silver City

One Night Over Silver City

Oh yes this is a Tourist Ship as well but they collect unique souvenirs, the bi-pedal hominid kind...and of course the occasional cow.

For: tourist ship contest

» Comments: 20
» Score: 62.59%
» Rank: 3 out of 16

Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle

The symbol of America this once near extinct predator/scavenger lives in the northwest region of North America. While fish are a main staple for this bird they are known to scavenge other kills as well. Ben Franklin wanted the Turkey as our national bird considering the eagle a less than noble scave...

For: birds contest

» Comments: 15
» Score: 61.49%
» Rank: 1 out of 16

Ye Olde Rockette

Ye Olde Rockette

Inspired by the old Flash Gordon rocket ships. A "Retro" space ship(pun intended).

For: knight helmet contest

» Comments: 6
» Score: 58.49%
» Rank: 6 out of 15

Forgotten Youth

Forgotten Youth

A touch of nostalgia when toys were simple and so was life. Wooden giraffe is made from Contest Source as is the shelf surface and back wall of shelf.

For: banana bench contest

» Comments: 23
» Score: 65.09%
» Rank: 1 out of 11

DINO EVOLUTION 101

DINO EVOLUTION 101

What if the meteor that helped end the reign of the dinosaurs missed earth? Science believes they could have evolved high intelligence to become the dominant species on the planet instead of us mammals. Thanks to Giallo and spaceranger for the use of their images.

For: animal evolution contest

» Comments: 28
» Score: 64.8%
» Rank: 2 out of 9

I.M.4U and the Wazbot

I.M.4U and the Wazbot

A couple of hard working robots find romance while they await repair and MODification at the Maintenance Depot. All source and photoshop.

For: old tractor contest

» Comments: 26
» Score: 68.26%
» Rank: 2 out of 17

Latest Mars Photo

Latest Mars Photo

I had just seen the trailer for a new movie called "The Fourth Kind" where those abducted kept seeing owls which were actually their alien captors. I guess this guy must be an "Owlien". His message to Earth: "Let me have two 8x10's, six wallet size prints and Angelina Jolie'...

For: owl statue contest

» Comments: 9
» Score: 60.52%
» Rank: 6 out of 12

CMYK4600-T2

CMYK4600-T2

CMYK46 said he's expecting to see robots in this contest and I'd hate to disappoint him. This is the new CMYK4600-T2 Terminator Model. Instead of making a negative comment on your entry he comes to your home and destroys your computer...and you! The end result kinda looks like a muppet robot. (Su...

For: press pot contest

» Comments: 17
» Score: 63.85%
» Rank: 1 out of 18

Cath Vader

Cath Vader

Once known as Amakat Skywalker but swayed by the dark side. He's really just a pussycat.

For: car front contest

» Comments: 17
» Score: 64.17%
» Rank: 2 out of 15

Todd-Stool and Fun-Gus

Todd-Stool and Fun-Gus

Todd-Stool and Fun-Gus, the worlds only tap dancing mushrooms. I created this for the kids out there so if you have any running around at home why not ask them to comment...I'd love to hear from them and it's a good opportunity to share your interests with them. Of course I also love to hear from th...

For: mushroom contest

» Comments: 22
» Score: 60.28%
» Rank: 4 out of 21

Ex-sentiments

Ex-sentiments

Ex-press your sentiments to your ex. Ex-boss, girlfriend, boyfriend in fact it works for any Ex in your life.

For: offensive cards contest

» Comments: 30
» Score: 62.1%
» Rank: 2 out of 22

War of the Worlds

War of the Worlds

Based on the H.G.Wells classic. These cute little aliens love burning up a planet for fun.

For: mate contest

» Comments: 14
» Score: 59.13%
» Rank: 9 out of 22

The Collector

The Collector

Everyone knows throughout history aliens have abducted the greatest humans on Earth. The King was frozen and encased in transparent carbonite then added to the collection. They thaw him out once a year for a mega concert.

For: elvis lives contest

» Comments: 23
» Score: 60.8%
» Rank: 2 out of 21