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Transform bland skies with Photoshop layers

Jon is a professional photographer and writer. He also provides one-to-one and small-group tuition in both digital SLR and Photoshop image-editing skills.

Nothing ruins a landscape or an architectural shot faster than a dull, bland sky that’s devoid of detail. One solution is to wait for the weather to improve, and another is to return on another day; but if neither of these options appeal, you can always indulge in a sky transplant!

The broad variety of skies in the 50 supplied

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