Create Exciting Photos Easily

Posted: December 03, 2013

When it comes to photography, details can make or break a photo. If the picture is too bland, people are more than likely not going to pay attention to it, whereas a bright and exciting photo captures attention. Here's how to add some excitement to your photos.

When it comes to photography, details can make or break a photo. If the picture is too bland, people are more than likely not going to pay attention to it, whereas a bright and exciting photo captures attention.

, Contributing Editor for PC World, shares how to create an exciting photo.

How to create an exciting, artificial-looking photo

PHollisPhotos asked the forum how to give a sports photo a certain look, like an illustration with a black-and-white background.

You can do this with most good photo editors, although the exact look will depend on the filters and effects available, and your own choices. The instructions below are for two consumer-oriented editors-- (PE), which is my personal favorite, and (Pos), which is free.

But be careful if you install either of these. If you don't pay attention, both may try to install additional programs you may not want.

To get started, load your original photo into your editor, crop it as you see fit, and save the image to the editor's default format. For PE, save it as a .psd file. For Pos, .fpos.

You use filters or effects to give the photo that artificial look. In Photoshop, select Filter>Artistic and pick any option.

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