Turn spring into autumn into Photoshop. Master class "processing autumn photos" How to make an autumn photo in Photoshop

After the trip, I “put all the photos on the table” for lack of free time and, after only two years, returned to this series. Initially, I did not like the color of this image, as the combination of bare stones and green trees caused a slight dissonance. The photo seemed too contrasting and I decided to change the whole tone of the photo, changing the color of the leaves and turning summer into autumn.

Summer to fall

Why did I tell you this story? Do not rush to throw away photos that at first glance seem uninteresting to you. You may be able to improve them by cropping or changing the key of the picture.

1 Any action in Photoshop can be done in several ways. In this tutorial, I will be using Selective Color. This tool allows you to adjust the color we have selected.

2 Open our photo and go to Image-Adjustments-Selective Color.

3 Select the color we need (in this case, green, we change the color of the leaves) and set the parameters shown in the screenshot.

4 Cyan we take away, and Magenta and Yellow we raise to the maximum, since both of these shades are present in the color of autumn leaves.

5 NB! You must remember that all the values \u200b\u200bused in this tutorial apply specifically to this photo! In another example, the values \u200b\u200bcan be slightly changed. Don't be afraid to experiment!

6 We get the following result:

7 Go to Selective Color again and set the following values:

8 We get:

9 In the photo we see an overkill with a red color. Let's remove it to get a richer yellow color. Go to Selective Color for the last time:

10 Final photo:

This tone looks much more interesting, it harmonizes better with water and stones and makes the color contrast of the photo weaker.

It's no secret that autumn is a time of inspiration. Some kind of mechanism is triggered that makes people create: write poetry, paintings, compose music, and, of course, take photographs. Let's deal with photography, or rather its processing in the autumn style.

Let's take such a picture and open it in a RAW converter:


You don't need to customize anything. The only thing worth paying attention to is the brightness of the picture. We will increase it by processing the photo in Photoshop, therefore, if there are very bright areas in the photo, it is better to dim them.


Click "Ok". The photo opens in Photoshop. Make a copy of the layer (Ctrl + J):


For further processing you will need the "Color Efex Pro" plugin. It is not included in the standard delivery of Photoshop. You need to download it separately. Select "Cross Balance" in the plugin interface. The default settings are fine. If something does not suit you, you can adjust it. There are no restrictions here. The point of processing is to make the colors warmer, but they should not completely change. The original colors just have to get a little prettier, richer.


Something like that:


Now let's move on to lightening. We will perform it using a curve. Create an adjustment layer and brighten the image.


Overexposed areas can be smoothed out with a mask.


Further processing is optional. It all depends on the photo and personal preference.


We make the picture more contrasting and warmer. For this we use "Brightness / Contrast" and "Color Balance":


That's all.

To achieve a similar effect without using third-party plugins, you can create a Color Balance adjustment layer and set the settings as in the following screenshot. The settings will vary from shot to shot, so don't stick to them strictly.

the screenshot shows the difference between the processing options, but it is removed by the additional time spent searching for the appropriate settings.

Let's take another example.

Opening Raw:


We convert:


Opening in Photoshop:

Duplicate the layer and open Color Efex again. Use the same settings, only this time set the Strength to 50%. The default settings make the picture too red.


Click "OK" and change the layer's blend mode to Soft Light. We correct unfortunate places with a mask:


Use the curve to make the image lighter. We remove the overexposure places with a mask:

Here is the whole process step by step:


Explanation of editing steps:
1 - Open the original.
2 - Convert Raw
3 - Use Color Balance to make the picture warmer.
4 - Use curves to brighten the photo.
5 - Color Balanc add another fall effect.
6 - With Levels, select the blue channel and shift the white point towards yellow.
7 - Once again Levels. Making it lighter.
8 - Use Vibrance to increase saturation.
9 - Remove excess stains.
10 - We do darkening where necessary and carry out a general tone correction.

That's all. Good luck experimenting with autumn shots.

If you are looking to photograph foliage this fall, you will probably want to consider moving away from traditional compositional style to make your shots more unique in this common category of photographic art. Adding motion to autumn shots will help make them stand out more.

Add movement to autumn photos


One interesting way to refresh a dull landscape is to display some movement in the frame. An image is more likely to catch people's attention if you effectively evoke an emotion that is relevant to the subject you are photographing. Considering the change of season, including some movement, is a fun way to evoke the sensation associated with the transition from fall to winter.

Manual exposure

Many amateur and professional photographers ignore the BULB mode in their cameras. Some are not entirely sure what it does and therefore prefer to skip it all and just adjust the shutter speed. This year, take a closer look at the functionality of this mode, and test its potential to add a sparkle to your seasonal shots.


In BULB mode, you can use shutter speeds of several minutes. For example, holding the shutter open for just a few seconds gives you enough time to move the camera during the exposure, allowing you to create a delightful effect that can only be achieved with post-processing tools.

In practice, let's say you want to photograph two sunflowers a few steps apart in a field. Instead of stepping back and incorporating both flowers into a static, motionless scene, use this opportunity to slow your shutter speed and use some movement. To capture a fluid, wistful effect with both flowers in the frame, simply focus on one flower first, start exposure, and then quickly move the camera to the second flower while the shutter speed is still open.


Shoot the falling leaves

Falling leaves are another great subject for long exposure experiments. Take a walk through a local park this fall on a windy day to try these new techniques. Find a tree with beautiful foliage that you would like to use as a subject. Set up your equipment and wait for the right moment to capture natural outdoor movement.

When a gust of wind blows a handful of leaves off a tree, use that as an idea to capture the movement of the wind. One way would be to change the scale in the middle of the exposure. Another is using manual focus mode. Start photographing in focus, then sharply shift focus at the end of the exposure. You can even physically move the camera while the shutter speed is still open.


Autumn decor

If you'd like to take some extraordinary shots of Halloween decorations, you can use the same techniques above to add a dramatic and spooky effect to the movement of candles or street lighting. Once again, with a few seconds exposure, you can create a more attractive image than just still images of the exterior of your home. By experimenting with creative compositions like these, you can ditch the standard set of rules and focus on creating something new and exciting.


Moving water

If you are walking around looking for captivating foliage shots, be sure to take the opportunity to also take photos of the water. At 1 / 30th of a second, you can turn a normal waterfall shot into an eye-catching silky cascade against a beautiful fall backdrop. If you cannot find a waterfall, but are working with a slow moving object, like a stream or stream, then choose a slower shutter speed, like 1/15 or 1/4. In general, we recommend that you work in the ¼ and 1/60 ranges until you find the one that suits you best. Experiment with shutter speed to find your favorite water effect.


Getting started

Before you dive into these new techniques, here are some quick tips to keep in mind.

Install the camera steadily

When you work with such a slow shutter speed, even the slightest camera movement can affect your shot. Therefore, you will need a tripod. If you don't have one (or carrying it for a walk isn't practical), try to find some kind of boulder to stabilize your camera. If you can't find a suitable natural item, you can try the 2 second timer and attach the camera to your equipment bag.

Waterfalls

When photographing waterfalls, if you want a smoother exposure without the often inevitable heavy shadows, then try to do it early in the morning. If your schedule doesn't allow, then a cloudy day is the second best solution for avoiding shadows.

Increase ISO

If you are photographing autumn decor indoors, but the exposure is too dark, try rotating the ISO (and use a simple noise reduction program).

Blur rear plan

If you want to focus on the subject in the foreground and blur the background effectively, then use the widest aperture and longest focal length of your lens. Slowly move your subject further and further from the background as you take the picture.


By effectively applying these tips and displaying the movement of your objects, you can show autumn in a unique way.

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It's no secret that autumn is a time of inspiration. Some kind of mechanism is triggered that makes people create: write poetry, paintings, compose music, and, of course, take photographs. Let's deal with photography, or rather its processing in the autumn style.


Let's take such a picture and open it in a RAW converter:



You don't need to customize anything. The only thing worth paying attention to is the brightness of the picture. We will increase it by processing the photo in Photoshop, therefore, if there are very bright areas in the photo, it is better to dim them.




Click "Ok". The photo opens in Photoshop. Make a copy of the layer (Ctrl + J):



For further processing you will need the "Color Efex Pro" plugin. It is not included in the standard delivery of Photoshop. You need to download it separately. Select "Cross Balance" in the plugin interface. The default settings are fine. If something does not suit you, you can adjust it. There are no restrictions here. The point of processing is to make the colors warmer, but they should not completely change. The original colors just have to get a little prettier, richer.




Something like that:



Now let's move on to lightening. We will perform it using a curve. Create an adjustment layer and brighten the image.




Overexposed areas can be smoothed out with a mask.




Further processing is optional. It all depends on the photo and personal preference.




We make the picture more contrasting and warmer. For this we use "Brightness / Contrast" and "Color Balance":




That's all.

To achieve a similar effect without using third-party plugins, you can create a Color Balance adjustment layer and set the settings as in the following screenshot. The settings will vary from shot to shot, so don't stick to them strictly.



the screenshot shows the difference between the processing options, but it is removed by the additional time spent searching for the appropriate settings.

Let's take another example.



Opening Raw:



We convert:




Opening in Photoshop:



Duplicate the layer and open Color Efex again. Use the same settings, only this time set the Strength to 50%. The default settings make the picture too red.




Click "OK" and change the layer's blend mode to Soft Light. We correct unfortunate places with a mask:



Use the curve to make the image lighter. We remove the overexposure places with a mask:




Using Color Balance, bring the image to the desired state, and again the mask is where you need to adjust:



That's all.

And one more, final example. It is similar to the previous ones, but has some peculiarities. All processing steps can be viewed in the animation gif.


Here is the whole process step by step:




Explanation of editing steps:
1 - Open the original.
2 - Convert Raw
3 - Use Color Balance to make the picture warmer.
4 - Use curves to brighten the photo.
5 - Color Balanc add another fall effect.
6 - With Levels, select the blue channel and shift the white point towards yellow.
7 - Once again Levels. Making it lighter.
8 - Use Vibrance to increase saturation.
9 - Remove excess stains.
10 - We do darkening where necessary and carry out a general tone correction.

That's all. Good luck experimenting with autumn shots.

 

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