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Almost everyone with a smartphone or a computer has experimented with photo editing at some point, but this photo manipulation master's work is above and beyond any photoshopped images.
Max Asabin, a Digital Artist from Russia, layers multiple images on top of each other, and seamlessly melds them together to create one incredible picture. He does this by trimming the edges of each foreground photo, adding shadows and highlights, and adjusting the overall color to make the Photoshop images look extra realistic. With this technique, he can easily transport anyone into one of his breathtaking scenes. "Digital Art is, for several years now, my main job," Max told Bored Panda, though he has only ever worked freelance. He's been working with Adobe Photoshop CS6 since 2007 and is entirely self-taught.
Max has gained over 35 thousand followers on DeviantArt, where he frequently uploads his cool photos, since his latest piece - Sleepless - was posted on the website's main Facebook page. "Most of them left positive feedback, but there was also critique, both constructive and negative." He told us. "But in any case, I am extremely pleased with such attention!" Max is available for commissioned work, so drop him a line if your old family photos need a supernatural twist.
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Kevin Hartung 8 years ago
great work! the step by step gifs on his deviantart are also worth take a look!
Varjosielu 8 years ago
It's a play with shadows, which makes them look that way.
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Lina Kisieliūtė 8 years ago
But did you notice how her calves are thinner and his face – narrower?
Jef Kalashnikov 8 years ago
Would love a tutorial on how he cuts these persons out of a scenery and pastes them perfectly in another.. amazing work.
Player 0001 8 years ago
Not difficult with the tools available. Can take time to adjust and make 'perfect'. Just search on "photoshop cut out mask". I use Corel Photo Paint and it's really easy. His skill is the composition of the final image and the subtle techniques to make it all blend together.
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Sourav Chakraborty 6 years ago
Really awesome work, I want to share some details with you, there is a page on facebook, he is stealing your and other artists images as well, and claiming them to be his please take some actions if possible, because he is misusing your images and misleading others https://www.facebook.com/FreelancersGraphic0Designers/
Deza le Mannequiïïnn 8 years ago
Hello it is ezechiel I am a graphic designer and really I appreciate what you do it is great your part you are a master
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boring.panda 8 years ago
This is so cute. Especially how he noticed the feeling and captured it through a warm glow of sunlight
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Marcos Zamarripa 8 years ago
lol, there are many other things than only HP :D
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Classy Plant 8 years ago
It's not even the same person, he grew hair and there are little errors in the elbow and ear, but still amazing
Lyn Jennings 8 years ago
I think you need to pull back on the light beams 'passing through' people. It's a nice effect if the light source is in the right place but it doesn't work in this one. Also, the light is a little *strong* coming from one lightbulb. Of course, I don't know the context of this piece, but I am looking at it theoretically. Excellent use of filters, gradient maps etc.
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Rajani Sarasan 8 years ago
Somehow the original pictures are clearer in the after.. even the face and expressions seem more obvious
Nevena Zubanovic 8 years ago
You can easily do that in camera raw or in newer photoshops that have camera raw plugin with just moving the slider for clarity. I think it's called sharpen tool or smth like that :)
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Mike Rodrick 8 years ago
This person must have a dark personality. Of the examples I've seen, all of the afters are darker, not just by color, but in mood.
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Stephanie Gwynne Green 8 years ago
Tinker bells sister, periwinkle!! Love this photographers work 😬😯😊
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Carolina Nicolini 8 years ago
He wanted to add motion to her walk, not to make her look thinner xD
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DancingToMyself 8 years ago
Omg, is there any comment which doesn't comments that he made her look thinner? That is all what's important to you? What a shocker.
Varjosielu 8 years ago
They are not made thinner, just to add the visual of motion.
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Chiranjeev Sharma 8 years ago
She is exceptionally pretty and the artist/GD is exceptionally brilliant :)
Tammy Chapman 8 years ago
I love how their faces seem even more expressive and clearer in the after pictures
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Kira Leseman 8 years ago
Looks like a j.j. Abrams movie poster with lense flares. I love his eye color.
Tammy Chapman 8 years ago
Wow!! If he wants to be an actor or some other kind of performer, he should put this picture in his portfolio.
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Tammy Chapman 8 years ago
Much better. Thank you for changing the dress, she should never wear orange. Peach maybe, but never orange. The yellow looks great.
Fatemah Jaddoo 8 years ago
All i know is that it's not easy for such a professional Photoshop. Im amazed by your hardwork. Keep it up.
Savannah 8 years ago
I disagree but you are entitled for your own opinion so I don't know why people are down-voting you, but i'm sorry
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💖 Stacy Rae 💖 8 years ago
She doesn't need to be smaller! Stop this. Women have enough body issues without perfectly fine bodies being altered in an artistic piece. All women are beautiful the way they are! All women are Queens! 👸
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Anjana Deepak 8 years ago
Photos do appear clearer but theres a little something like a fairytale in them not realistic.
Nazuko Tamai 8 years ago
Who wants realistic in this world? if you want the real photo, just keep it As so.
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Argha Chowdhury 8 years ago
Nothing like that. There's no appropriate dress for sitting on a log during sunset.
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Sasy 8 years ago
the ps skills are great, but it is the imagination that is wonderful...great job
Sasy 8 years ago
the ps skills are great, but it is the imagination that is wonderful...great job
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