The power of gradients

Sometimes during procrastination I upload old photos into Photoshop and edit them. Usually they're just a bit silly and pointless and are often discarded, but now and then a tweak turns out to be a useful and lo and behold, a photo can look just a tad more exciting.

Introducing, the gradient.

Original photo. One of the bridges I saw in Budapest.

Edited photo.

Can you notice the difference? Wiith a simple gradient that goes from black to white to black on a seperate layer set to 'Overlay', the photo can look more dramatic. I find gradients are a quick, effective tool for the casual photoshop user which is effiicient for photos and even for drawing. Just check out Lostie815 for her manga-style hair colouring tutorial advice.