Step 1 Create a new document in Photoshop with the following settings : Add the Forest Step 2 Go to File > Place Embedded and place the forest image to main document. Step 3 Time to add sharpness to forest using High Pass filter. Duplicate the forest layer by CTRL + J . Convert the duplicated forest layer into Smart Objects . Now go to Filter > Other > High Pass and apply it with the following settings : If you don’t add the sharpness to forest then you’ll have a blurred background for deer. Step 4 Make a Curves adjustment layer and reduce the brightness of the forest. To add an adjustment layer, go to Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Curves or click the third icon at the bottom of layer panel. On the layer mask of Curves , mask the effect on the selected part using a soft round black brush as I am aiming to create light source on the left side of the scene. Use a soft, basic black brush for masking the effect with lowe...
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