How to Create a Surreal Elephant Photo Manipulation with Adobe Photoshop

Step 43

Make a Gradient Map adjustment layer and pick the colors #e10019 and #00601b. Lower the opacity of this layer to 20%. 

Add another Gradient Map adjustment layer and pick the colors #1b180b and #b30b0b. Lower the opacity of this adjustment layer to 20%.

Step 44

Create a Color Balance adjustment layer and change the Midtones and Highlights settings:

Step 45

Make a Curves adjustment layer to brighten the middle section. Paint on the rest to keep its contrast.

Final Result

Download the PSD

Elephant on Tightrope.zip

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