I LOVE this abstract fine art photo technique! (Easy Photoshop tutorial)

In this week's video I show a Photoshop technique that lets you create dreamy, blurred landscape images that blend in static figures for a minimalist, abstract scene, similar to the ICM (intentional camera movement) technique. It's a bit different from my normal work, but it's a fun and straight forward way to create a totally different look from an otherwise fairly plain image.
Credit for the editing inspiration goes to Instagram photographer ThomasFotomas -- make sure to check out their work if you like this style of image: / thomasfotomas
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  • @dshort3450
    @dshort34502 жыл бұрын

    Just a heads up - rather than Ctrl+C/V, when you have a selection, just hit Ctrl+J to duplicate the selection to a new layer 😊

  • @dineshjangra7808

    @dineshjangra7808

    Жыл бұрын

    Right

  • @melissam731
    @melissam731 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! This is wonderful way to edit some boring seascapes that I have and make them look amazing. Thanks for sharing the great PS techniques. Thank you!!

  • @thomasriera2030
    @thomasriera20302 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Your close-up work is great but, I also really love the way you pass on creative ideas to try like this. These help keep me busy during the short Winter days when light is limited. Keep it up and thanks Andrew!

  • @andreak4280
    @andreak4280 Жыл бұрын

    the creative outcome on these shots looks pretty sweet!! great tutorial 💪🏼💪🏼 many thanks 🙏🏼

  • @chilichickSantaFe
    @chilichickSantaFe Жыл бұрын

    I have been coming up with ways to abstract landscapes and I am very thrilled to find this video. Thank you.

  • @johndoherty6448
    @johndoherty6448 Жыл бұрын

    Very many thanks, Andrew, for sharing your expertise.NOT too many U-tubers do this. Certainly improves my level of adequacy.

  • @ost1517
    @ost1517Ай бұрын

    Excellent ! Definitely something I will try as soon as I can.

  • @paulasimson4939
    @paulasimson49392 жыл бұрын

    Wow, love it! And love that you gave the other photographer credit.

  • @draknagar
    @draknagar2 жыл бұрын

    Superb !! Since so long I was wondering how people create such effect and nobody was ready to tell me with honesty. Thanks Andrew 😊🙏

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @revdoc7045
    @revdoc70452 жыл бұрын

    I saw this video last night, I tried it this morning and it worked a treat. Thanks for the tutorial.

  • @qudziemukombesky
    @qudziemukombesky2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this tutorial.... I mastered the technique in thirty minutes and yet I'm still figuring out photoshop itself and my God the result was awesome

  • @skkstudios2433
    @skkstudios24332 жыл бұрын

    Hey man, first time I watch one of your videos. I think it's awesome you share your inspirations and give them credits, not something I see much in the photography/video world. Also great tutorial, I think I will try it at some point! Best of luck with your channel, great content.

  • @warricksmith5178
    @warricksmith51782 жыл бұрын

    Another great tutorial -- Thank you! I'm definitely going to add this to my toolbox and try it when I find appropriate base images.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck, Warrick! Keep the idea in mind when you next go out with your camera as it might be easier to try and shoot images specifically to try and do this edit.

  • @gordroberts53
    @gordroberts53 Жыл бұрын

    This technique has been added to my must try very soon list. Thanks!!

  • @chriswarriner2368
    @chriswarriner23682 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for an interesting technique, I've given it a try without figures and the results are, for me, really good. Going to try with people in the photo next time. Thank you again.

  • @leonking5128
    @leonking51282 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Thank you for showing us how to do this.

  • @mmstrux
    @mmstrux Жыл бұрын

    Love this! I have LOTS of shoreline photos I can try this on.

  • @FranHoganPanama
    @FranHoganPanama2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Thank you. The final images are wonderful!

  • @MegaWait4it
    @MegaWait4it Жыл бұрын

    I'm relatively new, at it for a couple of years but only as time allows, and have been learning by trial, error and KZread. This not only gives me a new "toy" to play with but has also inspired me to perhaps search out scenes specifically for using this. Thank you for the video!

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching, I'm really glad you got something useful out of it!

  • @chubbychops1000
    @chubbychops10002 жыл бұрын

    top of the shelf tutorial...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

  • @Jack-se2iz
    @Jack-se2iz2 жыл бұрын

    I love the effect. Thank you!

  • @craigallenphotography
    @craigallenphotography2 жыл бұрын

    A great technique to salvage images that would otherwise be destined for the delete bin. I have some images I will definitely try this on, thanks for the inspiration.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Craig! It's definitely a fun way of trying to add some magic into shots that otherwise might be forgotten. I plan to go through my catalogue over the years and see if there are more that I can try this with! Good luck with yours and please feel free to share the results!

  • @georgebaragan
    @georgebaragan2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely worth playing a bit with this!

  • @kimdunphy2009
    @kimdunphy20092 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this technique, it’s greatly expanded my options in processing my images in a non traditional way.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @michaelmccrory2220
    @michaelmccrory22202 жыл бұрын

    That was a creative and well executed technique you shown. Liked the way you experimented with the tools and subject matter. Didn't know about the blur gallery, probably not included in Photoshop CS5. Thank you Andrew.

  • @martincregg
    @martincregg5 ай бұрын

    This is a great reference tutorial that is excellently delivered. Using the effect on some images from the beach at Weston-Super-Mare.

  • @jameslaing8439
    @jameslaing8439 Жыл бұрын

    Got prompted to watch this video just before a short family trip to Northumberland. Timely as the long sandy quiet beaches are perfect for this. Tricksy techniques are not my style but this is fun, thankyou

  • @ReneKnoop
    @ReneKnoop2 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial for this amazing effect! Thanks.

  • @ShikharBafna77
    @ShikharBafna772 жыл бұрын

    Will definitely be adding this to my skillset! Amazing video!

  • @tamarawilliams9951
    @tamarawilliams99512 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome video. I love the end product for all 3 examples. Very nice.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Tamara!

  • @MrAlanearle
    @MrAlanearle2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant tutorial, very clear and great fun to try. Thank you!

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Alan!

  • @wendybishop6007
    @wendybishop60072 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, I have been looking how to do this for a while. Your a Legend.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @ObservationMovies
    @ObservationMovies2 жыл бұрын

    Bravo! Excellent. Well done. Thank you. Trying this Monday

  • @dominic77999
    @dominic77999 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this, exactly what I was looking for 👍🏻

  • @lefturn99
    @lefturn992 жыл бұрын

    Excellent inspiration. Thanks

  • @petermorrish1193
    @petermorrish11932 жыл бұрын

    All too often I take shot thinking this will be good until I see it on the computer & then I’m disappointed. This will help me make more of the shots I take. Thanks.

  • @jasonlacey5979
    @jasonlacey59792 жыл бұрын

    Excellent.. Thank you

  • @johnwest6141
    @johnwest61412 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks Andrew. I really enjoyed this. Excellent idea, great presentation and a real education for me as I have not used these blur tools.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much as always, John, I hope you're keeping well in the new year!

  • @roybailey4361
    @roybailey43612 жыл бұрын

    I love this technique, thank you for sharing.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @LiamSpiegel
    @LiamSpiegel8 ай бұрын

    wow!

  • @KatieCollins1
    @KatieCollins12 жыл бұрын

    I especially love the photo with the dog!

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dogs make ALL photos better. It's a pro trick.

  • @vienhoang718
    @vienhoang7182 жыл бұрын

    Great idea, thank you so much.

  • @rtsizemore
    @rtsizemore5 ай бұрын

    Exceptional training!! Thank you!!

  • @renehilgers5620
    @renehilgers56202 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for this awesome video and inspiration! It's a great technique and a very good explanation.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Rene!

  • @johnhulland
    @johnhulland Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks for your help . ove this effect.

  • @louisf1819
    @louisf18192 жыл бұрын

    This was great! Many thanks!

  • @deartonyt
    @deartonyt2 жыл бұрын

    it's FUN!

  • @Mudly71
    @Mudly712 жыл бұрын

    I have a beach seen with a flock of seagulls I'm going to try this out on.😊

  • @galesaunders4120
    @galesaunders4120 Жыл бұрын

    going to try this later...I cant ever seem to get my head around photoshop but will give this a go

  • @mark1hancock
    @mark1hancock2 жыл бұрын

    Love it, can't wait to give it a try

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mark!

  • @lindarichter2185
    @lindarichter21852 жыл бұрын

    That was a nice tutorial! I am going to try this out tomorrow at the beach in The Netherlands :) Thank you for this video.

  • @stevepuddifoot8117
    @stevepuddifoot81172 жыл бұрын

    Really really like this idea, will definitely give this a go! Thank you 👍

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve! All the best with it, I hope you get some good shots!

  • @mandyhedley28
    @mandyhedley282 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love it, going to try it, thanks

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Good luck!

  • @joyriggphotography
    @joyriggphotography2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video and tutorial and one I’m definitely going to try when i have the right image, Thanks Andrew 👏🏻

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, Joy!

  • @ritamoll4347
    @ritamoll43472 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting, thank you very much for the great video.

  • @skipperpup
    @skipperpup2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Andrew, just wanted to say I've only just recently found your channel and absolutely love it. Starting watching for you macro content as I want to learn more and have done. But I tried this last night on a picture I had in mind and it worked brilliantly something I will definitely consider again when out in the field. Nice one, keep up the great work 👍

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks James, really glad you found it useful!

  • @tuftyhill
    @tuftyhill2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Andrew I like to class myself as a purist when it comes to photography. If the sky isn't good in an image I won't replace it, I'll just go back another day and hopefully get a better sky. I really don't like composite images and it's not something that I want to try but this technique I found very interesting. I definitely want to try it on some of my images that look suitable. As you said it's not something that I'd do regularly but now again when an image suits it's worth trying it

  • @PIXELvoiz
    @PIXELvoiz2 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial! Thanks!

  • @whiteRabbit5469
    @whiteRabbit54692 жыл бұрын

    Perfect and i also like the way you behave in the front of the camera. Good job.

  • @colinjoyceart
    @colinjoyceart2 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting technique. Definitely one to try so thanks for putting that together.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and good luck giving it a try!

  • @hurryupnwait9887
    @hurryupnwait98872 жыл бұрын

    Great technique Andrew. It never occurred to me to use the blue gallery in that way, so thank you for broadening my imagination/creative curiosity! 😃

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching, Ronald, I'm glad it was useful!

  • @RickF-dw8cl
    @RickF-dw8cl2 жыл бұрын

    Cool look!

  • @grantnewton5705
    @grantnewton57052 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Andrew …..very easy to follow and adds some tools to the toolbox!

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for your kind comment, Grant!

  • @andyallard5990
    @andyallard59902 жыл бұрын

    That was amazing thank you very much for sharing beautiful photos well done you.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Andy!

  • @lacayoj
    @lacayoj2 жыл бұрын

    this was great!

  • @rob9386
    @rob93862 жыл бұрын

    Loved this.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rob!

  • @CharlesForeman
    @CharlesForeman2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Andrew, got me thinking of my next image project👍

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Charles!

  • @farhanthebadass
    @farhanthebadass2 жыл бұрын

    thanks man ❤

  • @jaynepainter9743
    @jaynepainter97432 жыл бұрын

    This is brilliant,thank you very inspirational 😀

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Jayne, I appreciate that!

  • @timproffitt1508
    @timproffitt15082 жыл бұрын

    You never disappoint my friend!

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Tim, that's much appreciated!

  • @4auswanderer
    @4auswandererАй бұрын

    Thank you very much, great video.

  • @craiggrimshaw2740
    @craiggrimshaw27402 жыл бұрын

    Loved it, thanks for talking the time.

  • @iqueque
    @iqueque2 жыл бұрын

    Really, really (!) interesting technique

  • @robfielding100
    @robfielding1002 жыл бұрын

    Top notch video

  • @StephenBridgett
    @StephenBridgett Жыл бұрын

    Simply fantastic!

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Stephen!

  • @kbruff2010
    @kbruff20102 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this information

  • @christineshaaban4004
    @christineshaaban40042 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial. I definitely have to give that a go.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck, Christine, and please feel free to share your results!

  • @janielawson6553
    @janielawson65532 жыл бұрын

    Amazing

  • @pquach00
    @pquach002 жыл бұрын

    thanks for sharing!

  • @shyviolet2161
    @shyviolet21612 жыл бұрын

    Amazing!! I want to try this out so badly!!

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    You should definitely give it a go! It's simple so but so effective. Make sure to share your results!

  • @issy-colin
    @issy-colin2 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial, I’m inspired. Thank you.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @benyb7727
    @benyb77272 жыл бұрын

    Amazing job buddy!

  • @joareza1915
    @joareza19152 жыл бұрын

    Great video!!!

  • @colinrogers5006
    @colinrogers50062 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Colin!

  • @shmuelaryehkoltov241
    @shmuelaryehkoltov2412 жыл бұрын

    Really nice, thanks for sharing. Might try out something with this style in black and white, see how and if that will work at all.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ooh yes I bet you could get some great results in black and white -- good luck!

  • @RecordedImageFocus
    @RecordedImageFocus Жыл бұрын

    Inspiring, thanks for sharing

  • @patricschmunk
    @patricschmunk2 жыл бұрын

    Nice and inspiring video. And it’s not fake, it’s art 😉

  • @norrinRadd026
    @norrinRadd026 Жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial

  • @artistwithcameras
    @artistwithcameras2 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous

  • @chuckzovko921
    @chuckzovko9212 жыл бұрын

    great video VERY HELPFUL

  • @kbqvist
    @kbqvist2 жыл бұрын

    Cool, thanks!

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching, Karsten!

  • @peterspenneman8885
    @peterspenneman88852 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial! Love it!

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Peter!

  • @melissahall7009
    @melissahall7009 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing this!

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Melissa!

  • @chrislarkin4582
    @chrislarkin45822 жыл бұрын

    This was great. Super interesting and hadn’t really seen this style before. Thanks!

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Chris! It's a very 'digital' style but I'm pleased with how it's come out. One you think you might try, do you reckon?

  • @chrislarkin4582

    @chrislarkin4582

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AndrewLanxonPhotography Absolutely. I think I will give it a crack with some wildlife pics actually. Will have a go and be sure to tag on Insta if it works out.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Please do! Would be great to see how it looks with wildlife shots!

  • @scottandlindae3803
    @scottandlindae38032 жыл бұрын

    What a fun idea, Thanks

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @theaustralianimmilounge
    @theaustralianimmilounge2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome tutorial. Really love the concept and hope to work a few that way crediting both of you :-)

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank so much, Sanjay, really appreciate that!

  • @pauldavidbarikder1546
    @pauldavidbarikder15462 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed it very much, thanks.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Paul!

  • @LeeChandler
    @LeeChandler2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank YOU for watching!

  • @willylemay5130
    @willylemay51308 ай бұрын

    Thanks Andrew! I've been wondering for a while how these types of images were made.

  • @brettwooderson7442
    @brettwooderson74422 жыл бұрын

    I just came across this video google must have been listening because I was checking out someone else's work that did something similar and was wondering how it was done. I was going to start playing around on Photoshop but now I have a better idea. Great explanation. Checked out Thomas' work love it.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found it useful, thanks for watching!