Step 64

Now you want to merge the selected layers into one. Press the short key Cmd /Ctrl+ E or go to the Layers palette. The upper right corner is an icon setting. Click on it and the drop-down list select Merge Layers.

This layer must be above all others.

Step 65

Now blur this layer. Go to Filter> Blur> Gaussian Blur…

Step 66

In the window that appears, set the following settings: Radius: 6.0px.

Step 67

Now add a layer mask to this layer clicking on the layer mask icon in the Layers panel.

Select the Brush Tool (B) on the toolbar. Set it to the following settings: Size: 200px. Hardness: 0% Opacity: 70% flow: 100%. Be sure to set the background color (the color that you will work) to black by pressing D on keyboard.

Step 68

Remove the blurred image of the center, beetles and started the dark shadow. Should left on the edges of the image blurring, mantis and dragonfly wings, in the dark corners in the background.

Step 69

Little supplement the lesson. You can use it if you want. I clock the original image in black and white. It is not immediately noticeable, but still I decided to add this step. Do it if you want. Create a new layer and place it as shown in Figure.

Step 70

Select the Brush Tool (B) on the toolbar. Set it to the following settings: Size: 200px. Hardness: 0% Opacity: 100% flow: 100%. Set the white color # ffffff.

Step 71

Put a white spot on the clock.

Now change the blending mode for this layer to “Color”.

Step 72

That is completely ready to work with all layers. Look at the location of the layers and check if everything is in place. I hope you enjoyed my tutorial and you had a good time! Remember, you - the artist and can make your choice! Go ahead and good luck!

Final Results

Download the PSD

Bugs.zip

Tutorial by Maria Semelevich.