Turning spring into autumn in Photoshop. Master class “processing autumn photos” How to take an autumn photo in Photoshop

After the trip, I “put all the photographs on the table” due to lack of free time and, only two years later, I returned to this series. I didn’t like the color of this photo initially, since the combination of bare stones and green trees caused a slight dissonance. The photo seemed too contrasty and I decided to change the entire tonality of the photo, changing the color of the leaves and turning summer into autumn.

Summer to autumn

Why did I tell you this story? Do not rush to throw away photographs that at first glance seem uninteresting to you. Perhaps by properly cropping or changing the tonality of the photo, you can improve them.

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

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 indicated in the screenshot.

4 Cyan we remove, and Magentaand Yellow we raise to the maximum, since in color autumn leaves Both of these shades are present.

5 NB! You must remember that all values ​​used in this tutorial apply specifically to this photo! Using the example of another work, the values ​​may 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 photograph we see too much red. Let's remove it to get a more saturated yellow color. For the last time we go to Selective Color:

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 mechanism is triggered that forces people to create: write poetry, paintings, compose music, and, of course, take photographs. Let's look at the photograph, or rather its processing in autumn style.

Let’s take a photo like this and open it in a RAW converter:


There is no need to configure anything special. The only thing you should pay attention to is the brightness of the image. We will increase it by processing the photo in Photoshop, so 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 package of Photoshop. It needs to be downloaded separately. In the plugin interface, select "Cross Balance". The default settings are fine. If something doesn't suit you, you can adjust it. There are no restrictions here. The point of the treatment is to make the colors warmer, but they should not change completely. The original colors just need to become a little more beautiful and richer.


Something like that:


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


Overexposed areas can be smoothed out with a mask.


No further processing is necessary. It all depends on the photo and personal preference.


Let's make the photo more contrasty and warmer. To do this, 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 for different shots, 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 look at another example.

Open Raw:


Convert:


Open in Photoshop:

Create a duplicate layer and open Color Efex again. We use the same settings, only this time we set the Strength value to 50%. The default settings make the photo too red.


Click "OK" and change the layer blending mode to Soft Light. Using a mask we correct bad places:


Using a curve we make the photo lighter. We remove places of overexposure with a mask:

Here's the whole process step by step:


Explanation of editing steps:
1 - Open the original.
2 - Convert Raw
3 - Using Color Balance, we make the photo warmer.
4 - Use curves to lighten the photo.
5 - With Color Balance we add another autumn effect.
6 - Using Levels, select the blue channel and shift the white point towards yellow.
7 - Levels again. Let's make it lighter.
8 - Using Vibrance we increase the saturation.
9 - Remove excess stains.
10 - We darken where necessary and carry out general tonal correction.

That's all. Good luck with your experiments with autumn photographs.

If you're looking to photograph foliage this fall, you'll probably want to consider moving away from the traditional style of composition to make your images more unique to this common category of photographic art. Adding movement to your fall photos will help make them stand out more.

Add movement to autumn photos


One interesting way to update a dull landscape is to show some movement in the frame. People are more likely to be attracted to an image if you effectively evoke an emotion that relates to the subject you are photographing. Considering the theme of the change of season, including some movement, is a fun way to evoke the feeling associated with the transition from autumn to winter.

Manual exposure

Many photographers, amateur and professional, ignore the BULB mode in their cameras. Some people aren't quite sure what it does, so they prefer to skip all that and just adjust the shutter speed. This year, take a closer look at this mode's functionality and experience its potential to add a sparkle to your seasonal photography.


When working in BULB mode, you can use shutter speeds of several minutes. For example, keeping the shutter open for just a few seconds gives you plenty of time to move the camera during the exposure process, creating stunning effects that can only be achieved with post-processing tools.

In practice, let's say you want to photograph two sunflowers a few feet apart in a field. Instead of standing back and including both flowers in a static, unmoving scene, use this opportunity to slow down your shutter speed and use some movement. To capture a fluid, brooding effect by including both flowers in the frame, simply focus on one flower first, start exposing, and then quickly move the camera to the second flower while the shutter speed is still open.


Shoot falling leaves

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

When a gust of wind blows a handful of leaves off a tree, use this as an idea to capture the movement of the wind. One way would be to change the scale mid-exposure. Another is to use 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 want to take some unusual shots of your Halloween decorations, you can use the same techniques above to add a haunting and spooky effect to the movement of candles or street lights. Once again, with a few seconds of exposure you can create a more compelling image than just still images of your home's exterior decor. By experimenting with creative compositions like these, you can throw away the standard set of rules and focus on creating something new and exciting.


Moving water

If you're out looking for captivating foliage shots, be sure to take the opportunity to take water photos as well. With a shutter speed of 1/30 of a second, you can turn an ordinary shot of a waterfall into an attractive, silky cascade against a beautiful autumn backdrop. If you can't find a waterfall and are working with a slow moving subject 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 range until you find what suits you best. Experiment with shutter speed to find your favorite effect on the water.


Begin

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

Install the camera firmly

When you work with such a long shutter speed, even the slightest camera movement can affect your shot. Therefore, you will need a tripod. If you don't have one (or it's not practical to carry one while walking), try to find a boulder of some kind to use as a camera stabilizer. If you can't find a suitable natural object, you can try a 2-second timer and mount the camera on your equipment bag.

Waterfalls

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

EnlargeISO

If you're photographing fall decor indoors but the exposure is too dark, try cranking up the ISO (and use a simple noise reduction program).

Blur rear plan

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


By using these tips effectively and displaying the movement of your subjects, you can show fall in a unique way.

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It's no secret that autumn is a time of inspiration. Some mechanism is triggered that forces people to create: write poetry, paintings, compose music, and, of course, take photographs. Let's look at the photograph, or rather its processing in autumn style.


Let’s take a photo like this and open it in a RAW converter:



There is no need to configure anything special. The only thing you should pay attention to is the brightness of the image. We will increase it by processing the photo in Photoshop, so 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 package of Photoshop. It needs to be downloaded separately. In the plugin interface, select "Cross Balance". The default settings are fine. If something doesn't suit you, you can adjust it. There are no restrictions here. The point of the treatment is to make the colors warmer, but they should not change completely. The original colors just need to become a little more beautiful and richer.




Something like that:



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




Overexposed areas can be smoothed out with a mask.




No further processing is necessary. It all depends on the photo and personal preference.




Let's make the photo more contrasty and warmer. To do this, 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 for different shots, 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 look at another example.



Open Raw:



Convert:




Open in Photoshop:



Create a duplicate layer and open Color Efex again. We use the same settings, only this time we set the Strength value to 50%. The default settings make the photo too red.




Click "OK" and change the layer blending mode to Soft Light. Using a mask we correct bad places:



Using a curve we make the photo lighter. We remove places of overexposure with a mask:




Using Color Balance, we bring the picture 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 features. All processing steps can be viewed in GIF animation.


Here's the whole process step by step:




Explanation of editing steps:
1 - Open the original.
2 - Convert Raw
3 - Using Color Balance, we make the photo warmer.
4 - Use curves to lighten the photo.
5 - With Color Balance we add another autumn effect.
6 - Using Levels, select the blue channel and shift the white point towards yellow.
7 - Levels again. Let's make it lighter.
8 - Using Vibrance we increase the saturation.
9 - Remove excess stains.
10 - We darken where necessary and carry out general tonal correction.

That's all. Good luck with your experiments with autumn photographs.

 

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