Using gradient on a pixel layer

[Ajay]

I am wondering if it is possible to  have a gradient created on a photo where exposure adjustment is set as a gradient meaning I want the photos exposure to me full at the top( where the sky is) and gradually the sky that I am mixing  tapers to the bottom part of the photo. Is this possible? A tutorial will be great to  explain.

Other  alternative is I am trying to replace the sky  with a "place photo" tool. I want the new sky layer to mix or become almost transparent where it meets my photos sky. How to do it please.

[Callum]

Hi Ajay,

I'm not sure if I understand your issue completely if possible could you provide an example of what you are looking for?

Thanks

C

[thomaso]

Possibly this thread explains some steps ...

 

 

[MEB]

Hi Ajay,
I'm assuming you want to keep the exposure as it is on top and slowly lower the exposure a bit in direction to the bottom. The easiest way to achieve this is adding an exposure adjustment to the layer you want to adjust and apply a gradient to it (to its built-in mask). Set the gradient's top colour to black (so the top is not affected by the exposure adjustment and keep the current exposure) and the bottom colour to white (adjust the gradient position/length as you see fit) then lower the exposure slider in the adjustment dialog as you see fit. The only issue with this approach is that is not editable - you will have to recreate the gradient every time you want to need/adjust it.

To work around this you can instead create a Fill Layer (menu Layer > New Fill Layer) with the gradient applied to it (which is editable) and nest it to the exposure adjustment to use it as an (independent) mask for the adjustment. In this case  the gradient's top handle should be set to 0% opacity (the colour is not relevant here) and the bottom one to 100% opacity (or other value you see fit). Adjust the gradient position/length to achieve the effect you desire.