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Unleash the Magic of the Northern Lights with Aurora Borealis Photoshop Elements

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The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural light display in the sky, primarily visible at high latitude regions. It is caused by the interaction of charged particles from the sun with the Earth's magnetic field.

Aurora Borealis Photoshop Elements: Brush Tool (Adobe Photoshop Elements Made Easy by Wendi E M Scarth 26)

Aurora Borealis Photoshop Elements: Brush Tool (Adobe Photoshop Elements Made Easy by Wendi E M Scarth Book 26)

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The Aurora Borealis is a truly awe-inspiring sight, and it's one that you can now recreate in your own photos using Photoshop Elements. With the right techniques, you can add realistic Aurora Borealis effects to any image, giving it a touch of magic and wonder.

Choosing the Right Image

The first step to creating a stunning Aurora Borealis effect is to choose the right image. The best images to use are those that are taken at night, with a clear view of the sky. Avoid images that are too busy or cluttered, as this will make it more difficult to add the Aurora Borealis effect.

Creating the Aurora Borealis Effect

Once you have chosen your image, you can start creating the Aurora Borealis effect. There are a few different ways to do this, but the most common method is to use the "Layer Mask" tool.

To create a layer mask, first create a new layer in Photoshop Elements. Then, select the "Brush Tool" and choose a soft, round brush. Set the brush color to white and start painting on the layer mask. As you paint, the Aurora Borealis effect will start to appear on your image.

You can control the size and shape of the Aurora Borealis effect by adjusting the size and hardness of the brush. You can also use different colors to create different effects. For example, you can use blue to create a more realistic Aurora Borealis effect, or you can use green or purple to create a more stylized effect.

Adding Realistic Lighting

Once you have created the Aurora Borealis effect, you can add realistic lighting to your image. This will help to make the effect look more believable.

To add lighting, first create a new layer in Photoshop Elements. Then, select the "Gradient Tool" and choose a gradient that goes from black to white. Drag the gradient from the top of the layer to the bottom.

This will create a gradient that simulates the light from the Aurora Borealis. You can adjust the opacity of the layer to control the intensity of the light.

Adding Moviment

Finally, you can add moviment to the Aurora Borealis effect. This will make it look like the lights are actually dancing in the sky.

To add moviment, first create a new layer in Photoshop Elements. Then, select the "Warp Tool" and choose the "Ripple" option. Drag the cursor over the Aurora Borealis effect to create a ripple effect.

You can adjust the size and intensity of the ripple effect by adjusting the settings in the "Ripple" dialog box.

With the techniques described in this article, you can now create stunning Aurora Borealis effects in Photoshop Elements. So what are you waiting for? Get started today and let your imagination run wild!

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