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The result should be similar to this:

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Step 65

Now make a duplicate (Ctrl+j) of “Vignette 1” layer and change the layer mode to “Multiply” and the opacity to 25%:

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The result should be similar to this:

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Step 66: Fix Lighthouse

First off, let’s open the Cape May Lighthouse 8 stock in Photoshop. We will be using the Lighthouse from this stock image so we will need to transfer it to our main canvas.:

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Step 67

Click the lighthouse and press P to activate pen tool and then make a selection around the balloons and then click V to activate the Move Tool. Left-click the image and drag the image to the main canvas and change layer name to “Lighthouse “:

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The result should be similar to this:

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Step 68

Next, activate the Transform tool (Ctrl/Cmd +T), then while the “lighthouse” layer is selected and then resize it as shown below:

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The result should be similar to this:

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Step 69

Next, activate the Transform tool (Ctrl/Cmd +T), then while the “lighthouse” layer is selected and then resize it as shown below:

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The result should be similar to this:

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Step 70

Right click on the canvas while the Brush tool (B) is active and then pick this brush:

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Activate Erase tool (E) with these settings:

  • Brush size: 400px
  • Hardness: 0%
  • Opacity: 40%
  • Flow: 100%

Now let’s erase :

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The result should be similar to this:

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Step 71

Create a new Color Balance adjustment layer from the bottom of layers palette.

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When the Color Balance box opens, input the following:

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Step 72

Press Alt+left click in between 2 layer’s (Lighthouse layer and Color/Balance) to make a mask.

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The result should be similar to this:

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Step 73

Create a new Curves adjustment layer from the bottom of layers palette .Press Alt+left click in between 2 layer’s (Light house layer and Curves) to make a mask.

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When the Curves box opens, input the following:

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The result should be similar to this:

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Step 74

Now let’s make a shadow. Activate a layer and name it shadow. Activate the brush tool (B) then right click on the canvas while the Brush tool (B) is active and then pick this brush:

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Activate Brush tool (B) with these settings:

  • Brush size: 400px
  • Hardness: 0%
  • Opacity: 40%
  • Color:#000000
  • Flow: 100%

Now let’s erase.

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The result should be similar to this:

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Step 75: Add texture

Open the soft bokeh texture in Photoshop. We will be using the texture from this stock image so we will need to transfer it to our main canvas.

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24 responses to “How to Create a Mystical Father and Son Scene in Photoshop”

  1. Maidul Islam Avatar
    Maidul Islam

    Wow, these are really creative scene! I like your post,thanks for sharing…………

    1. Abdullah Avatar
      Abdullah

      I like your version more 🙂

  2. Patti Avatar
    Patti

    Loved the tut and I posted it in my digital network for others to use.
    Great tutorial and very easy to follow.

    Thank You

  3. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    It’s an interesting finished picture but I really think that individually color correcting everything is very time consuming.
    Group certain elements then run an adjustment layer.

  4. Murat ATASOY Avatar
    Murat ATASOY

    I will make this homework for my student, thanks.

  5. jorgemiranda Avatar
    jorgemiranda

    muito obrigado pelos seus tutoriais, tenho feito grandes trabalhos e aprendido muito…. continua com o excelente trabalho  e dedicação que ten tido….. nota 10

  6. ArwaMohammad Avatar
    ArwaMohammad

    Where i found that ???

    1. Big Denos Avatar
      Big Denos

      @ArwaMohammad is not in distort, its above that.

    2. ArwaMohammad Avatar
      ArwaMohammad

      @Big Denos  oh , i found it 
      Thaanx :)

    3. JohnnySteel1 Avatar
      JohnnySteel1

      @ArwaMohammad  Go to Filter, Lens correction, or just press Shift + Ctrl + R on your keyboard :)

    4. ArwaMohammad Avatar
      ArwaMohammad

      @JohnnySteel1  Thaaaaaanx   :”)

  7. ArwaMohammad Avatar
    ArwaMohammad

    i cann’t found the (  Lens Correction ) in photoshop 6 :(

  8. JohnnySteel1 Avatar
    JohnnySteel1

    Thanks for this tutorial it inspired me to use some of my own photos including my Daughter inlaw and Granddaughter, And for all those peeps here saying image has been deleted etc, just use your imagination, theres not a lot of point following this tutorial down to a t, as i said before learn from it and use your imagination. here is my version, [IMG]http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/ss134/chukkamental/amieevie.jpg[/IMG]

    1. Ayaron Avatar
      Ayaron

      @JohnnySteel1 it’s cool and surreal

  9. Stark Avatar
    Stark

    Where can I tare Field picture? It’s not available anymore!

  10. Binh Nguyen Avatar
    Binh Nguyen

    How admirable. Thanks.

  11. semmy Avatar
    semmy

    Nice photo tutorial!! really nice piaemakku

  12. Carlos C. Avatar
    Carlos C.

    The grass field has been deleted

  13. Roko Avatar
    Roko

    nice photo manipulation…..great work! keep it up…

  14. Sandra Avatar
    Sandra

    Great work i love the idea, thank you very much for sharing

  15. Tony Avatar
    Tony

    How would I add a monkey riding on a humpback whale to the sky?

  16. Amit Howard Yuhanna Avatar
    Amit Howard Yuhanna

    What’s a f&^%$#$ lighthouse doing in the middle of a field… on hills. Should’ve used a windmill.

    1. JP Avatar
      JP

      I think you’re failing to understand the concept of surrealism…..

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