A Work in Progress: Mythical Golden Monk



This guide was made for entry:
Mythical Golden Monk
In Contest:
chinese pavilion


Original image


step 1 of 6

First, Cut only the building from the original photo by pen tool. Then, change the background with source 1. Source 1 is too small so i double the photo and the second one, i flat it (Flip Horizontal).

Creation of Mythical Golden Monk: Step 1

step 2 of 6

Then, for darker the photo, use levels and brush (black, multiply) a little in required space.

Creation of Mythical Golden Monk: Step 2

step 3 of 6

Then, cut the man from the source 2 and place. Brush with black(multiply) a little too.

Creation of Mythical Golden Monk: Step 3

step 4 of 6

To be a mythical golden monk, change the rod with yellow (i path the rod and brush it). To be more brighter, in the center of the rod, fill with white.And brush around with yellow in lower opacity(as you like).

Creation of Mythical Golden Monk: Step 4

step 5 of 6

Brush with yellow to the body and ground and wherever it can be bright that you think.

Creation of Mythical Golden Monk: Step 5

step 6 of 6

In this stage, to be more realistic, it have a little reflection on the building. So, copy the only building layer and make a layer mask (i used hide all). Then, brush it to be realistic in required spaces (as you like but to be normal). Then, finalize the photo.

Creation of Mythical Golden Monk: Step 6

Final result

Creation of Mythical Golden Monk: Final Result

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