This is an image that I shot while studying art history in Italy. This was taken on a small island called Borano, about 45 minutes by boat, away from Venice, Italy. This image before and after is to show how powerful the use of layers can be in Photoshop. To achieve the final image I used 8 different layers to bring multiple elements to the photograph. As you can see below in the animation that there are multiple layers for color and vignetting. I also added additional layers to bring in the detail in the sky.
The process of capturing a photo with multiple levels is called High Dynamic Range Imaging. "In image processing, computer graphics, and photography, high dynamic range imaging (HDRI) is a set of techniques that allows a greater dynamic range of exposures (the range of values between light and dark areas) than normal digital imaging techniques. The intention of HDRI is to accurately represent the wide range of intensity levels found in real scenes ranging from direct sunlight to shadows."
As you can see I have used the HDRI techinques to get the portions of sky and buildings to the desired points. After doing that I continued using layers to remove elements like the fence on the left and the metal beams in the water. I then took boats from a different image and added them in to create more interest. I then put finishing touches on the color and took out the pink hues in the clouds. The result is two different images in the mood and detail I created with the HDRI and the use of layers. Please click on the images to see detail.
Photos by Emily Jeanne
Photoshop by Emily Jeanne
Photoshop by Emily Jeanne
