[ Community Challenge 82 ] Burn!

Theme

This time, the theme is "Burn"—whether it’s fire, passion, destruction, rebirth, or a spicy metaphor. Whatever you like—just make it hot. Bring the heat and show us how you interpret burn!

Voting process

Everyone can submit their image to this post. At the end of the week all images will be collected and shared in a new voting post wherein people can vote on their favorite image. This will be up for at least 24 hours before a winner is made.

There are no extra points to be earned, OP will decide on a winner in case of a tie.

Rules

• Follow the community’s rules above all else
• One comment and image per user
• Embed image directly in the post (no external link)
• Workflow/Prompt sharing encouraged but not required (we’re all here for fun and learning)
• OP will declare winner in case of a tie
• The challenge runs for about a week.
• Down votes will not be counted
• Voting and final scoring will be done in a separate post.

Scores

At the end of the challenge the image with the most votes, wins!

The winner gets to pick the next theme. As always, have fun everyone!

Previous entries

[ Community Challenge 77 ] Parody

Theme

Imitation for Comic Effect: Parody involves imitating the style and elements of an existing work (in this case, the "Harry Potter" franchise) for humorous or satirical purposes.

Transformation of the Original: A key aspect of parody is that it transforms the original work by adding something new or presenting it in a different light.

Voting process

Everyone can submit their image to this post. At the end of the week all images will be collected and shared in a new voting post wherein people can vote on their favorite image. This will be up for at least 24 hours before a winner is made.

There are no extra points to be earned, OP will decide on a winner in case of a tie.

Rules

• Follow the community’s rules above all else
• One comment and image per user
• Embed image directly in the post (no external link)
• Workflow/Prompt sharing encouraged but not required (we’re all here for fun and learning)
• OP will declare winner in case of a tie
• The challenge runs for about a week.
• Down votes will not be counted
• Voting and final scoring will be done in a separate post.

Scores

At the end of the challenge the image with the most votes, wins! It’s that simple this time :)

The winner gets to pick the next theme. As always, have fun everyone!

Previous entries

[ Community Challenge 72 ] Duotone

Theme

Duotone refers to a method of creating images or prints using two contrasting colors or tones. This technique is often used in photography and design to enhance the visual appeal of an image by applying two distinct colors to different parts of the image, such as highlights and shadows. Traditionally, duotones were created by overprinting two halftone screens, one typically black and the other a contrasting color like blue, yellow, or red.

In modern design, duotones are used to create visually striking effects by limiting the color palette to two contrasting colors. This can make images stand out, especially in backgrounds or as focal points in design projects. Duotones can also be used to evoke a specific mood or aesthetic, such as a vintage look with sepia tones.

Any subject/theme is welcome, as long as duotone is applied.

Voting process

Everyone can submit their image to this post. At the end of the week all images will be collected and shared in a new voting post wherein people can vote on their favorite image. This will be up for at least 24 hours before a winner is made.

There are no extra points to be earned, OP will decide on a winner in case of a tie.

Rules

• Follow the community’s rules above all else
• One comment and image per user
• Embed image directly in the post (no external link)
• Workflow/Prompt sharing encouraged but not required (we’re all here for fun and learning)
• Down votes will not be counted
• Voting and final scoring will be done in a separate post.

Scores

At the end of the challenge the image with the most votes, wins! It’s that simple :)

The winner gets to pick the next theme. As always, have fun everyone!

Previous challenges

Read about the real one:

Now There’s an Insect Named After a Harry Potter Character

Inspired by The Animatrix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In3bpT7fG0g

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