A Work in Progress: Storm Clouds (HDR)



This guide was made for entry:
Storm Clouds (HDR)
In Contest:
snowy mountains


Original image


step 1 of 5

HDR Setup1.Lowered exposure and saved to folder

Creation of Storm Clouds (HDR): Step 1

step 2 of 5

HDR setup2. Raised exposure and saved to same folder along with original picture.

Creation of Storm Clouds (HDR): Step 2

step 3 of 5

Clean up sensor dust with clone stamp tool and begin darkening the selected clouds with the levels and burn tool to taste

Creation of Storm Clouds (HDR): Step 3

step 4 of 5

I then made a new layer and made my lightning or lightning effect with this method again not enough time or space so here you go http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq4hPJ21A3o
lower opacity until it looks suitable when complete

Creation of Storm Clouds (HDR): Step 4

step 5 of 5

I used a plugin called nik software vivesa to enhance my colors I would highly recommend checking out this product hope this helps and thanks for voting

Creation of Storm Clouds (HDR): Step 5

Final result

Creation of Storm Clouds (HDR): Final Result

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