Continued...
For my final image, I used the sky from a different image to enhance my image of the abbey altar. I wanted to try a blue sky with just a hint of a cloud in this image to see if it complements the idea of this picture. Below is my original image.
Picture 16: Original image before adjustments
I first selected the area of the sky in the main original image. I saved the selection. I then pasted the sky from the desert scene into the original image.
I had to use the clone stamp tool to extend the blue sky slightly. I kept the selection in place to make sure that the changes made to the sky area do not affect the abbey wall surrounding it.
Picture 18: Combined images with the sky area selected
The final image is below.
Picture 19: Final image in Photoshop
Lessons learnt from this exercise:
I ‘ve learnt to use more effectively the clone stamp tool; blur tool; dodge and burn tool.
I am now much more comfortable and confident with selections and I am able to use the selections more extensively in my work
I’ve learnt many different ways of making enhancements, for example there is more than one way of adding the sky to an image. The choice depends on the image and personal preferences.
