Nature Photo Manipulation part-2

 This is the part 2 of the lesson, Nature Photo Manipulation ,

... continued from the previous page.

2. Importing the Tree image
Copy & Paste the tree image onto the canvas and shrink down using the previous method.
Using the Magic Wand tool select and erase the sky and concrete ground so only the tree and rocks remain.
3. Blending in the field
Click on the Add Layer Mask icon on the tree layer.
Using a 50% Soft Edged Brush (black to hide, white to unhide), hide the bottom part of the rocks and tree so it blends into the field.




4. Cloning to remove unwanted image
To remove the unwanted shading on the field, select the Clone Tool, holding down the ALT Key click on the grass you want to clone.


Create a new layer and draw on the cloned grass using the Clone Tool, you'll need to repeat this process until all the shading is gone.

5. Lightening and Darkening
Next go to the tree layer, using the Dodge Tool brush on the top of the tree to lighten, using the Burn Tool brush on the bottom of the tree to darken.

NEXT: import the lake water, feather it into the grass

... continues on the next page!

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