
Here’s a 200-shot image stack I created with the Nikon D810 using the built-in intervalometer. The 200 images were blended in Photoshop CC 2014 and finished off with Color Efex Pro 4.
Here’s a 200-shot image stack I created with the Nikon D810 using the built-in intervalometer. The 200 images were blended in Photoshop CC 2014 and finished off with Color Efex Pro 4.
Of the 55 filters in Color Efex Pro 4, one of the most versatile is “Glamour Glow.” This filter creates a softening effect with a mild glow that is most often used in portraits. However, I’ve found it to be a perfect choice for smoothing out skies in HDR images and landscapes. To get this effect, you’ll want to add the Glamour Glow filter in Color Efex Pro 4 and dial up the saturation slider a bit. Then, use Control Points to restrict the effect to just the sky. You may need to use a combination of plus (+) and minus (-) Control Points to get the look just right.
Here’s a video tutorial of how I use Glamour Glow on HDR/Landscape images:
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Master all 55 Color Efex Pro filters with the complete guide from Jason Odell
The Photographer’s Guide to Color Efex Pro 4.