Abstract Photo Effect - Calculations And Colorization

In this Photoshop tutorial I値l show you how to create an Alpha Channel using the Calculations dialog and we値l use it to get a really great abstract photo effect. Lets get started by taking a quick look at the photo we値l be applying this effect to. I shot this close up of a California Succulent and although it makes for a compelling abstract by itself I thought it could make a much bolder statement. The shot is a vertical, so I apologize for the amount of scrolling you値l have to do in this tutorial due to the image height.