Welcome to the second “How To” post on the Skywalk image. Previously, I shared my steps in capturing the image.  This post will outline the next step: creating a mirror image.

To accomplish this, I will use the same steps I outlined in my Flatiron Mural blog, but with tweaks to suit this image.

Here’s how!

 

Step 1: Auto Align Image in Lightroom:

• Open TRANSFORM panel
• Select AUTO

 

Step 2: Open & Create Layer in Photoshop:

• Hit COMMAND E to open the image in Photoshop
• Hit COMMAND J to create the layer

 

Step 3: Create a Guiding Line:

 

• Select VIEW from the top menu
• Select NEW GUIDE

When the new window opens:

• Select VERTICAL
• Set POSITION to 50%
• Select OK

 

Step 4: Position Image:

• Select the MOVE TOOL (“V” on keyboard)
• ADJUST image until desired position is achieved

 

 

Step 5: Select Half of Image to Mirror:

• Select RECTANGULAR MARQUEE TOOL (“M” on keyboard)
• POSITION CURSOR at top of the Guiding Line
• CLICK, HOLD & DRAG the cursor until half the image is surrounded by dotted line

 

Step 6: Copy & Paste the selection in a new layer:

• Hit COMMAND C to copy
• Hit COMMAND V to paste

 

Step 7: Create Mirror Image & Commit To Transformation:

• Select MOVE TOOL
• CLICK on the box and DRAG the layer across to the opposite side of the image

NOTE: ensure that “show transfer controls” at the top of the workflow is enabled to see the boxes around the image.

• Click the CHECKMARK at the top of the workflow (once you are happy with the image)

 

Step 8: Remove the Vertical Guide:

• Select VIEW
• Select CLEAR GUIDE

 

Step 9: Export To Lightroom:

• Select FILE
• Select SAVE

 

There you have it! In my next post, I will illustrate how I edited this mirror image in Lightroom.

 

Until then, I’d love to hear from you!  Did you find this interesting? Useful? Please share your thoughts and what you liked about it!

 

COMING SOON:  The second instalment in my “Where to” series about the area around the Skywalk!  If you haven’t read the first instalment featuring The Monument to Multiculturalism, please take a look.

 

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