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The result should be similar to this:

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Step 17: Create hand Shadow

To start, create a new layer (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + N) and name it “Hand Shadow”. Now, activate the Brush tool (B) and open the brush set: With that brush selected, input the following brush settings for it:

  • Brush size: 5px
  • Hardness: Default
  • Opacity: 45%
  • Flow: 100%
  • #: 00000

Paint the highlighted area.

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The result should be similar to this:

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Step 17: Add Texture

Now we will add a texture to our image.Adding textures to your work is great way how to unify the look of the picture, add more details and also add bit of painted look. Now open Midnight Scratches by pelleron.

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Drag it to main canvas and change it layer name to “texture” then change it’s layer mode to “soft light” and opacity to 70%.Now activate erase tool and erase the highlighted area.

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The result should be similar to this:

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Step 18: Create a Vignette

In this step, we will learn how to create a vignette which will help enhance the focus on our subject.Create a new layer name it “vignette”.Fill it with white color.

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Now go to Filer > Distort > lens correction.

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Now use these settings:

  • Vignette amount: -100
  • Midpoint: +20
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The result should be similar to this:

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Activate erase tool and erase highlighted area .

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Now change the layer mode to “multiply”.

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The result should be similar to this:

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Step 19: Give the image a dark and dreamy feel atmosphere with adjustment layers

To give image a dark and dreamy tone we’ll use ill layers first to add some gloomy colors.Clock on the layer adjustment button in the layer panel and choose solid color in the contextual menu that appears.

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Use a very dark blue color (#000119) for the solid color fill. The new fill layer will appear in our Layers Panel, showing the color of the fill layer that we’ve chosen..

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Notice that our scene has gotten a slightly yellow hue. We don’t want it that way, so let’s decrease the opacity of the fill layer to 30% and set its blending mode to Exclusion.

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The result should be similar to this:

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Create a new solid color fill layer again, but now use a brownish-orange color (#5c4011). Set the blending mode of the new fill layer to Soft Light, and reduce the opacity to 70%.

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Now we need to create a new adjustment layer to increase the image’s luminosity. Choose Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Gradient Map or click on the layer adjustment button in the Layers Panel and choose Gradient Map in the contextual menu.

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3 responses to “Create a Moody Landscape Photo Manipulation in Photoshop”

  1. fastgood Avatar
    fastgood

    good ! Thank you ~:)

  2. Darshan Avatar
    Darshan

    nice tutorial

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