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Applying a Sky Overlay on an Image with a Tricky Skyline

Sky Overlays are great for changing up the appearance of a plain sky. But what happens when the photo you’re working on doesn’t have a simple horizon? This tutorial will show you my favorite tips for applying a Sky Overlay to an image with a tricky skyline.
Trees? Rooftops? No problem!

Special thanks to Ken Fine for allowing the use of his image for this tutorial!

New to Sky Overlays?

If you’re brand new to Sky Overlays, this post is a great place to start. You can read more about what Sky Overlays are and even download a free sample to try them out.

Where to Find Sky Overlays

Click here to browse the Sky Overlay Collections in the shop!

The Sky Overlay used in this tutorial is ‘Cinematic Sunset 14’ from the Cinematic Skies Collection.

Related Posts:

A Quick & Easy Way to Apply Sky Overlays in Photoshop
How to Blur Sky Overlays to Match the Depth of Field in Your Photo
How to Extend an Image to Create More Space for a Sky Overlay

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Sky Overlays are great for changing up the appearance of a plain sky. But what do you do when the photo you’re working on doesn’t have a simple horizon? This tutorial will show you my favorite tips for applying a Sky Overlay to an image with a tricky skyline.Learn some helpful tips for applying a Sky Overlay to an image with a tricky skyline. Trees, rooftops, no problem! | Find more free photography tips & photoshop tutorials at www.morganburks.com
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  • shadowandair

    This was a fantastic tutorial! I’ve been using Photoshop for ages and STILL learned a few new things. Thanks for sharing!

    • Morgan

      Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and learned some tricks. Thanks for watching!

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