Photographer Shows How Much Raw Images Get Processed Before Being Shared Online (20 Photos)

Once upon a time, not too long ago, taking a good photograph was considered a talent or skill. However, as of late, everyone but everyone seems to be getting the hang of Photoshop to edit their pictures to look better.  One internationally published photographer, Peter Stewart, has a following of thousands and gets millions of views. He’s also a Photoshop wizard and took it upon himself to reveal the adjustments people can easily make to their photos using the popular image-editing software to make their photos look absolutely amazing. Check out some of his before and after pictures in the gallery below.  More info: Peter Stewart | 500px | Instagram | Flickr | (h/t: demilked, PetaPixel)

#1 Perspective re-correction and power line removal in photoshop. Color enhancements using color efex pro.

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#2 Gradual orange sky gradient and color adjustments were performed in adobe camera raw. Sunrays created in photoshop, with an added glow.

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#5 Nik color efex pro used for post-production color enhancements.

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#6 HDR bracketing manually blended in Photoshop. Nik color efex pro used for post-production.

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#9 Overexposed image with detail brought back using camera raw. Nik color efex pro used for post-production color.

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#13 Multiple exposure blended file.

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#17 Various sky adjustments were performed in Photoshop. Nik color efex pro was used for post-production color enhancements.

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