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Everyone wants to have perfect profile picture, but we’ve all seen examples of Photoshopping gone wrong. If you’ve ever wanted to clear those blemishes or trim those 10 pounds the camera adds, but end up looking more like a distorted member of the Jersey Shore cast than a runway model, you’re not alone. [showmyads]
Don’t worry — we’ll show you the most common Photoshop tips and tricks to ensure that you’re always looking your most photogenic.
1. Arrow by John Homer
This slice of urban art was captured in Swindon, UK. The muted colors come courtesy of the FXCamera app, but the clever use of the arrow and great composition are John Homer’s own.
2. View From a Starbucks by Terry Wong
This unusual Boston street scene offers lots of movement, suggested by the wheel and delivered by the blurry woman. The monotone finish helps add a sense of timelessness.
3. After the Rain by Clayton Perry
It’s the light that makes this photo extraordinary, with the brilliant sun creating reflections that add interest, as well as a nice lens flare effect. Viewing this image, you feel that Clayton Perry managed to capture the exact moment the sun came out from behind the clouds after the rain had stopped.
4. Printemps by Vincent Vandevelde
With the looks of an Impressionist painting, beautifully vivid colors contrast in this shot of French fields to give the photo a dream-like quality.
5. Old Street by Matt King
How often do you take the time to look up? Matt King did and it got him this fab shot.
6. Sunset by Zan McQuade
This amazing sunset was captured sans app by Zan McQuade, although some minor tweaks to the saturation, contrast, and brightness settings have helped make it the stunning shot it is.
7. Telephone in Kingston by Lomodroid
The popular Android Vignette app helped Lomodroid snap this surreal pic. The bright red telephone boxes against the greened-out background and the fab framing add up to a striking shot.
8. Japanese Sky by Nox Dineen
“Looking up through the trees reminded me of Japanese art,” says Nox Dineen of this wonderful photo. Almost abstract, it’s a beautifully stark example of how to zoom in on an object and fill the frame with detail to create a strong image.
9. Outside the Kimball Art Museum by Jessica Martinez
The setting sun just peeking out from behind a tree adds a warm radiance to this tranquil landscape, while the colors make for a lovely Autumnal palette.
10. Untitled by Tara Holland
Arguably more a portrait than a city-scape, this street scene caught our eye and we just had to share it. The awkward-looking subject contrasts brilliantly with the models in the background, and who can fail to smile at a classic case of blackened tooth graffiti?
