Photoshop
Taming Dragons in Photoshop…
You can easily create a new look for an image by using a little creativity in Photoshop! The colors of this urban art dragon were inverted in Photoshop (Control/Command I) and then softened with Topaz Adjust Portrait Smooth for a painterly look. The image below shows the original dragon colors. If you really want to have fun…
Read MoreBeacon of Light…
The Old Point Loma lighthouse in San Diego, CA makes a wonderful subject for photography and creativity. The clear blue sky provided a great opportunity for a little artistry in Photoshop! The entire image took me just a few minutes from start to finish. I used two plug-ins from OnOne Software: PhotoTools for the unique…
Read MoreHave a seat…
Happy Monday! Have a seat! This colorful corner wall mural offers a great opportunity for a cool shot. The artist did amazing work with the tropical motif and cute penguins! To create an HDR look, I used Topaz Adjust and Topaz Clean 2. The combination brightened up dark areas, and enhanced the colors and detail…
Read MoreTopaz Adjust 4… New!
Check out the new Topaz Adjust 4! This is the latest version of everyone’s favorite Photoshop plug-in. If you haven’t tried it, now is your chance to take advantage of a fantastic photo editing tool. This is the effect you might have noticed in beautiful photos and wondered just how it was accomplished. To make…
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