A simple way to create a smooth B&W image
14th November 2013
A quick tutorial on taking a fairly flat image and creating a smooth black and white from it using masks and gradients.

I was recently in Dorset and visited the old pier in Swanage. This is a real favourite with photographers, especially at sunrise and sunset. Using a long exposure to smooth out the waves, along with some warm tones in the sky always works a treat. Unfortunately the weather while I was there wasn’t very accommodating, so I had to settle for overcast shoot.
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I was recently in Dorset and visited the old pier in Swanage. This is a real favourite with photographers, especially at sunrise and sunset. Using a long exposure to smooth out the waves, along with some warm tones in the sky always works a treat. Unfortunately the weather while I was there wasn’t very accommodating, so I had to settle for overcast shoot.
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