Our Favorite Photoshop Battles of 2017
IMAGE CREDIT: VIA REDDIT / Shashakeitup
As the year comes to an end, it’s time to reflect on what was achieved in the past 12 months, plan future goals, oh, and decide who used the Lasso tool most effectively. Each year countless Photoshop battles appear on Reddit (much to the delight of all of us on the Photoshop team), pitting artists against each other to see who can manipulate an image in the best and wildest way. The creative results bring the laughs, so buckle up and come along as we highlight some of our favorite Photoshop battles of 2017.
Santa Claus with a sword
Santa Claus knew that with winter coming, he needed to prepare, and the internet helped him out.
Image credited to Reddit user TheMaddest_Man
He’s ready to battle it out with his legion of armed elves.
Image credited to Reddit user Shashakeitup
Before battle, Santa had to stop for lunch to get his favorite kebab.
Image credited to Reddit user artunitinc
Relaxing infant
This baby grabbed a little “R&R” while on vacation, and the people of the Internet had a field day.
Image credited to Reddit user whatsmyname2u
One creative genius gave the baby a Baywatch-worthy makeover.
Image credited to Reddit user mandal0re
Another thought the sleeping baby exhibited model behavior.
Image credited to Reddit user i_am_a_bot_ama
Dancing at a wedding
This party animal was caught dancing the night away and became instant bait for a battle.
Image credited to Reddit user PerplexedLabrat
He was pumped about Rose and Jack dancing together.
Image credited to Reddit user Smilax
But being a backup dancer is where he really found his groove. (It’s all in the hips.)
Image credited to Reddit user 2Thebreezes
Kitten leaning on a tire
Someone found this cute kitten chilling on a car tire and figured, why not let it chill somewhere more interesting?
Image credited to Reddit user Craydan
The kitten stopped by the local watering hole for a cold one after a day of hard work.
Image credited to Reddit user 8bitBonfire
During its free time, this kitten likes to shred some sweet waves.
Image credited to Reddit user jidery
Salt Bae goes to vote
Salt Bae became an instant phenomenon online and when he went to vote, it was Salt Bae 2.0.
Image credited to Reddit user malcolmX_
He seemed to have been auditioning for his part in the ballet.
Image credited to Reddit user i_mormon_stuff
And he’s quite good at dunking a basketball – look at that form!
Image credited to Reddit user SuperTararot
Squirrel touching water
Mirror, mirror on the wall — who’s the furriest one of all? We’ll let the Photoshop battlers decide.
Image credited to Reddit user froggie2feet
This squirrel was the youngest competitor at the X-Games this year.
Image credited to Reddit user WhamBamJakeSmith
He needed a break before continuing to search for Robin Hood in the forest.
Image credited to Reddit user Hg201
Dog trying to catch a ball
Owner: You gonna catch the ball?
Dog: I’m gonna catch it!
Narrator: He in fact was not going to catch it.
Image credited to Reddit user Marmite_Badger
This dog hit the high notes that Mick Jagger just couldn’t.
Image credited to Reddit user -doitforjohnny-
One of these kids is not like the other.
Image credited to Reddit user Shashakeitup
Yearly wrap-up
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but thanks to Photoshop, a picture’s worth a thousand more. Photoshop Reddit battles have delighted us over the years, and 2017 was a year for the books. Now, put down your Pen tools and answer this: What was your favorite Photoshop battle from this past year?