This is one of my first tries of playing with different gradients. I went into the gradient menu, chose a peach colored gradient from the "simple" menu and then did curves, contrast, and levels adjustments.
This was originally a plant that lay just below the water's surface - very dark and gray and I was going to convert it to black and white but it just wasn't popping like I wanted so I started playing with the gradients and fell in love with this!
Julie don't you just love all the things you can do thru the gradient map. BTW I like your post very much. I see a small spot on L, and just a couple of specks on other side - but it really is neat.
Yes, Joanna. Go to the adjustments panel on the right (it's on the bottom row, fourth from the left) and click on it. You'll see a little arrow on the upper right side. Click on that and choose the "simple" gradient menu. I used the peach colored one but there are several to choose from. You can also use any of the other gradient menus - this was just the one I thought looked the best with this image and to give me an autumn feel.
PM me if you have any questions!
Here's the final version. I cleaned up the few spots I had missed earlier and then added an additional layer (Ctrl +J) changing it to multiply mode and backing down on the opacity to about 35-40%. Then I added another additional layer and changed it to dissolve mode to add a little texture.
Jules, Thanks...I am awaiting CS4. Can't wait since I have been using my 50D and can't pp them! I like the first post better -- it is softer and has less noise than the repost.
Boy, you don't make it easy! ;) I really like both...but prefer #1- it's so smooth and soft. Thanks for sharing- great wat to learn PS techniques-from each other. :)
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