Orton Effect Thread -- Post yours here

[Chunk]

You can also make a levels adjustment layer after you create the layer effects. That will allow you to fine tune the brightness and even use masks in order to selectively lighten and darken parts of the image. masked adjustment layers are where the real power of Photoshop lies. They are where the actual "digital darkroom" tools that allow you to squeeze the most out of your images. I use masked adjustment layers on almost all of my photos.

Any good tutorial sites for learning to use masked adjustment layers?

[Chunk]

Okay, so I was experimenting a little with the Orton effect. Subject is again the Crystal Ballroom.

I duplicated the photo layer, then the bottom layer I desaturated the colours and inverted them. Then did a guassian blur (radius 15) on the top then set to multiply. Got an interesting effect.

Spooky....

[Chunk]

Here are my before and after.

I like the effect it has on transmitted light. Here are a couple with their befores.

[SpeedingSphere]

quick poke back on the forums, I love this thread. I think its a very cool technique. Heres my go at 2 pics.

[Photo-John]

Any good tutorial sites for learning to use masked adjustment layers?

Creating one is on my list of things to do?

[Mr Yuck]

my turn.





The latter I decided to post in the critique forum as well.

[swmdrayfan]

[jorgemonkey]

Here is my contribution: