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So instead of using a selection technique, you use a brush to create the grass. The overlay of the grass on the mask is a template. You then carefully brush over the individual grasses which are created. When the overlay is turned off, you are left with the grass strokes you created with the brush. I’m not sure I got this right but it seems like something that would work well. Thank you.

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I have an image in which I want to place a bird. The bird should be partially hidden by reeds. I coped a part of the plant background layer and placed it in front of the bird. I selected and cut out parts so the bird would show through. I ended up with a poor quality selection. See below. Could you suggest a better technique. Thanks.

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I have a bird that I’ve selected. However, the edges are somewhat rough. What tools could I use to smooth or feather the edges? Thanks.

I have two visible layers at this time. The top layer is a bird and the lower level is background. Somehow, a bit of the lower level is on top of the bird. How is this possible? Heron_1_1_1.afphoto

Thanks, I’m slowly learning it.

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I have a problem with the Sampled Coloured Selection Tool. With a layer chosen, I tap on the tool icon. Automatically, the whole layer is selected and I am unable to deselect it. I assume I am doing something wrong?

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In my image,, the top layer is a texture. I would like to adjust the opacity of that layer. At the top the it should be at 100% and at the bottom 0%. Is this doable? Thanks.

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Yes, thanks

I kept playing and this is what I have now. WaterTower.afphoto_1_1_1.afphoto

At the bottom left part of the tower there is a shadow that I would like to remove. What tool or tools would be best? Thanks.

If you make a selection can you then change the colour of the selection to any colour? Thanks.

Further playing results in this:

I got the left side looking good but the right side went pink. Is there a way to work on each side separately? Thanks.

Which Inner Shadow settings worked the best?

Sure, thanks. WaterTower.afphoto_1_1.afphoto

I watched the videos and then tried to use the Defringe Filter as a Live Filter. So far, the results have been poor. I guess the settings are wrong. Please see image below.

The left and right edges of the tower have a blue fringe. How can that be eliminated? Thanks.

I will use the cutout method but isn’t possible to place an opaque yellow layer on top of the windows? No blending would occur. Thanks. This is my first photo composition using AP. Do you have any suggestions for improvement? Thanks.

I did put the rectangle on top. So your saying this method is not going to give me consistent yellow windows. Is there another approach, perhaps one that doesn’t blend colours with the lower level?Thanks.