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Step 4
On each of the ground layers, make a new layer, change the mode to Overlay 100% and fill it with 50% gray.

Activate the Dodge Tool (O with Midtones Range, Exposure about 20-25% to brighten the details on the contour of the ground parts to fit the light on the background (we'll add it in the next steps). You can see how I did it with Normal mode and the result with Overlay mode.


Step 5
Select the ground layers and the dodge ones and hit Ctrl+G to make a group for them. Change the group mode to Normal 100% and on top of the layers within this group, go to Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Curves and decrease the lightness. On this layer mask, use a soft black brush to erase the dark effect on the right of the background and midground to reveal the lightness there.
6 comments on “How to Create a Wonderland Photo Manipulation with Photoshop”
OMG, this kind of work must be exposed at museum.
You're genius, a legend, excelent work.
Dear,
Always a beautiful, very clear tutorial.
Thanks for sharing.
Yves
Sorry; stuck on step 8 not 9...
Stuck on step 9; the Curves adjustment layer brightens everything, not just the road.
You need to to Layer > New