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Aug 23, 2022 12:50:27   #
rlv567 Loc: Baguio City, Philippines
 
Rongnongno wrote:
Well, if you check the image you will see that the sky replacement offered by PS CC is replacing parts of the birds bodies as some areas are similar to the sky values.

Correction options:
► Use a mask based on:
 → Create a bird selection then create a mask
 → Create a white mask, use black (hides) and paint over the birds
 → Tweaked luminosity mask.
► Use an eraser on the sky layer to let keep the birds intact*. This is the preferred (simpler) method in this case, as the layer then does not have the weight of the mask**.

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* Best option is to save the selection then recall it to delete the precise area if using different sky options.
** Every mask adds to the PSD file size, proportional to the final image used. This is depending on the size (pixel Hsize x Vsize) and color depth. Learning not to depend on masks is important, the blend-if (or layer style) is a much better option once you learn it well.
Well, if you check the image you will see that the... (show quote)


But why go to all that trouble, when it can be done with just one click???

Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City

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Aug 23, 2022 14:30:55   #
Rongnongno Loc: FL
 
rlv567 wrote:
But why go to all that trouble, when it can be done with just one click???

Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City


Check the eagles... They have become part of the sky, wings are tuning blue!!!

This one click option does not work as well as touted.

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Aug 23, 2022 16:22:09   #
K7DJJ Loc: Spring Hill, FL
 
Thanks for a better idea, a little more work
Doug Johnson

Rongnongno wrote:
Well, if you check the image you will see that the sky replacement offered by PS CC is replacing parts of the birds bodies as some areas are similar to the sky values.

Correction options:
► Use a mask based on:
 → Create a bird selection then create a mask
 → Create a white mask, use black (hides) and paint over the birds
 → Tweaked luminosity mask.
► Use an eraser on the sky layer to let keep the birds intact*. This is the preferred (simpler) method in this case, as the layer then does not have the weight of the mask**.

----
* Best option is to save the selection then recall it to delete the precise area if using different sky options.
** Every mask adds to the PSD file size, proportional to the final image used. This is depending on the size (pixel Hsize x Vsize) and color depth. Learning not to depend on masks is important, the blend-if (or layer style) is a much better option once you learn it well.
Well, if you check the image you will see that the... (show quote)


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Aug 23, 2022 16:53:30   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
K7DJJ wrote:
I wanted to see what I could do with Photoshop.


Eyecatching and outstanding
🦅💙🦅💙🦅

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Aug 23, 2022 18:48:03   #
Rongnongno Loc: FL
 
K7DJJ wrote:
Thanks for a better idea, a little more work
Doug Johnson

Better.

Now how about removing the haze? Hint: ACR filter.

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