The following images were edited in a non-destructive fashion. That means, any and all of the original pixels created from the camera were not lost when the post-processing is completed. The most popular and commonly used non-destructive edits within Photoshop
are adjustments layers and
smart filters...
:: Adjustment Layers ::
"Silver Lined" | 30 Sep 2011 7:56am | north Rexburg
f/4.0 | 1/800s | ISO 100 | 200mm | Canon 5D mk1![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_R2aE8AFLMzNlNQeZ4dGgfHk4weXbFFg3K8Gd2NqzrtszOHTP9xPdIZVhG9SAqOLP4-gTgDzEGe9kns8PiwmoQEJR9NDQmh0CrFZ-P7VRZ-FCHKjg11KPITwEA3-KWimsm9elxsorMCA/s320/adjLayer.jpg)
In this image I first added a texture image and blended. After reducing the opacity on that layer and masking out the horse by about 50%, I added a Color Balance adjustment layer. The horse was looking a bit too warm, mostly in the reds. After adjusting the color balance, I noticed that the scenery color prior to the that change was preferred so I masked our the color balance adjustment on the scenery. Lastly, I added a Levels adjustment layer, popping in some contrast and darkness. I masked out the majority of the Level adjustment to exaggerate the darker edges.
:: Smart Filters ::
"It's Real" | 30 Sep 2011 8:43am | north Rexburg
f/2.8 | 1/3200s | ISO 400 | 126mm | Canon 5D mk1![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhalYtXGxHH7LUeZxhsgHWhpzQhWwwyH5TNYffWv8IxyZZEQ3kaKl83vtT9um7iNKkUk-kfhPVXc1RmNX7u_NB1kbPAdDDsX1uAdkCqcNHnRnl5P-pWPC4gInQ4Q6oMv-cSkyZH3aKcs5E/s320/smartFilter.jpg)
This image of a road-kill raccoon says quite the story. After making typical edits I added a layer of the image (so I wouldn't be altering the original layer). I wanted to make the image have a cartoonish look. I did so with the a Cutout filter effect, only after making that layer a smart object, so that any effect on it would be a smart filter. I then masked out the cartoon effect on the raccoon, illustrating to the viewer this is not fiction.
I really enjoy the creativity of the photography with the raccoon. I think that the filters you used on it add a fun and interesting look to the photo. Great job! thanks for the creativity
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