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Photoshop Workbench 383: Compositing Secrets – Adding Atmospheric Distortion

In the previous Photoshop Workbench, we used Vanishing Point to add a second Taj Mahal with correct perspective further in the distance. Since recording that Workbench, I’ve added a reflection. Today,...

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Photo Vault 55

Please click the image above to view a larger version. Some days, I wish I were a painter/illustrator, but since I’m not, fortunately Photoshop provides ways for me to feel like one. Photoshop...

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Photoshop Workbench 384: Photo Composite Start to Finish – Part 1

I recently posted a photo composite to my Google+ stream that received a lot of attention…partly because of the intriguing subject matter with pop-out elements, and partly because viewers were...

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Photo Vault 56

Please click the image above to view a larger version. This festive holiday photo was color corrected entirely in Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) and finished in Photoshop with an ice crystal border.  I created...

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Photoshop Workbench 385: Photo Composite Start to Finish – Part 2

In last week’s Photoshop Workbench, we began building this imaginative book composite. Today, we’ll pick up where we left off and drop in a hot air balloon, dodge and burn to refine the lighting, add...

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Photo Vault 57

Please click the image above to view a larger version. When the seas are turbulent and the sky is ominous, HDR beckons.  In this week’s Photo Vault image, I used a Singh-Ray Vari-ND filter to extend...

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Photoshop Workbench 386: The Portrait Cartoon Look

For years, I’ve wondered how to achieve the smooth-skinned, almost-cartoon look that is so common to portraits by masters like Glyn Dewis. Fortunately, thanks to Glyn’s willingness to share his...

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Photo Vault 58

Please click the image above to view a larger version. HDR seems to lend itself to toning. Ben Willmore was the first to inspire me with this type of look in his Route 66 series.  If you’re interested...

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Photoshop Workbench 387: Selectively Brushing On Contrast and Color

Peter Eastway is the editor of Better Photography magazine and the architect of countless breathtaking images. While exploring his blog, I stumbled across an image titled “Shark Bay from the Air.” The...

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Photo Vault 59

Please click the image above to view a larger version. During winter months, Boulder, Colorado occasionally experiences Arctic freezes.  I’m attempting to depict the bone-chilling cold in this photo...

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25% Off Maximum Creativity with Filter Forge and Photoshop Video Tutorial Series

This week’s featured discount is my Maximum Creativity with Filter Forge and Photoshop Video Tutorial Series. It’s 25% off through June 30. To receive the discount, be sure to enter the coupon code...

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Photoshop Workbench 388: Compositing Unruly Hair

Compositing wispy strands of hair is tricky business. In today’s Photoshop Workbench, we’ll explore strategies for capturing and compositing models that make the process uncomplicated and fun. Let’s...

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Photo Vault 60

Please click the image above to view a larger version To enhance the surreal effect of the hyper-real HDR processing, I captured this scene with a fisheye lens.  I finished the project using Photoshop...

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30% One-Week Discount on Color Correction Video Tutorial Series

Here’s another irresistible bargain for this Fourth of July week. My Color Correction with Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw Video Tutorial Series is available through July 7 at 30% off. To receive the...

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What’s New in Photoshop CC: 32-Bit HDR Toning in ACR

The latest release of Photoshop, version CC (for Creative Cloud), is loaded with delightful features including 32-bit HDR toning, Camera Raw improvements such as healing with a brush and a new Radial...

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What’s New in Photoshop CC: Camera Raw Improvements

Once again, Camera Raw experiences several substantial improvements including healing with a brush, a new Radial filter, Upright perspective correction, and the ability to apply Camera Raw as a filter...

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Photo Vault 61

Please click the image above to view a larger version. I’ve seen many traditional photos of covered bridges, but have always wanted to create something unique.  A fisheye lens and an HDR treatment...

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What’s New in Photoshop CC: Shake Reduction

Discover how to fix blur caused by an unsteady camera. Click here to purchase the complete What’s New in Photoshop CC video tutorial series plus work-along files for $9.95. The post What’s New in...

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What’s New in Photoshop CC: Better Painting in 3D

See how Adobe has made adding paint and textures to 3D objects easier than ever. Click here to purchase the complete What’s New in Photoshop CC video tutorial series plus work-along files for $9.95....

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What’s New in Photoshop CC: Smart Sharpen Improvements

Learn how to sharpen with less noise and fewer halos using the re-engineered Smart Sharpen filter. Click here to purchase the complete What’s New in Photoshop CC video tutorial series plus work-along...

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