Sublimate Nature – Post Processing by David Duchens

Folks, we are bringing back David again and In this presentation, David is going to show to sublimate nature images. This is aimed at intermediate users of Photoshop, who already have a good knowledge of the software (layers, masks, and selections). You will learn how to create different atmospheres, by playing with light, colors, modifying the sky, or adding sun rays.
The techniques covered in this demo are:
Sky replacement
You will also learn how to replace the sky using separation masks (preparation on an alpha layer). This technique is very efficient for selecting small elements such as branches and foliage of trees.
Colors
You will learn how to use several settings that affect different colors. The changes will sometimes be global, but most often localized. We will therefore use tools here to select areas of the image.
Atmosphere
Creation of rays of light, the dramatization of the sky, or the creation of mist, contribute strongly to the overall atmosphere. You will learn all these techniques, which will allow you to achieve the results you want.
Filters
David will show how to use of several filters from the Nik Collection suite and some of them contribute to work an atmosphere in a very simple way.

Software required
Nik Collection, Photoshop

About David:
Please go to https://www.duchensphotographie.fr/en/ to look at David’s portfolio.
I have personally taken a couple of courses from him, and taught along his side in a few occasions and all I can say is he has a wealth of knowledge and he goes above and beyond to share that with us.
Here is the link to his newsletter: https://www.duchensphotographie.fr/newsletter-in-english/
P.S.: Before images will be provided to all the participants along with the recording so they can practice on their own time.