1.

To start, open Photoshop CS with the desktop icon or using the start menu.

2.

When Photoshop CS starts, use the file browser (click File and then click Browse) to browse to the Photoshop Samples folder. When you see the sample images, open the Eagle.psd image by double clicking its thumbnail. After you close the file browser, your screen should look something like this.

3.

Next, make a duplicate image by right clicking on the document window title bar, and selecting Duplicate from the pop up menu. In the duplicate image dialog box, name the image Practice2.

Click the OK button to create the image copy.

4.

Next, select the Dodge tool from the toolbox.

In the options bar, make you brush size between 40 and 45 pixels, select Midtones for your range, and make your Exposure value 20%. You can do this by clicking the arrow next to the current exposure value, or by entering 20% directly into the exposure value box.

The next step is to drag your mouse pointer over the white feathers on the eagles head (using the image copy). Try to get smooth, even coverage with controlled strokes, while avoiding the eye and beak. Repeat your strokes until you are satisfied with the lightness of the feathers on the eagles head.

Your screen should now look something like this.

Can you tell a difference between the two images? Which do you prefer?

5.

Next, choose the Burn tool from the toolbox.

In the options bar, make your brush size 70 pixels, choose Highlights as the tonal range, and make your Exposure 15%.

Carefully drag your mouse pointer over the dark feathers on the eagle’s body. Your goal is to darken the lighter feather highlights at the edges of these dark feathers.

Repeat your strokes until you are satisfied with the effect. Your screen should now look something like this.

6.

The next step is to select the Sponge tool from the tool box.

After you select the Sponge tool, use the options bar to set the brush size to 17 pixels, set the Mode to Saturate, and then set the Flow value to about 17%.

7.

Carefully drag your mouse pointer over the eagle’s beak. Make sure that you don’t touch the green background near the edges of the beak. You should see the beak turn a brighter yellow/orange colour as you drag your mouse over it. Repeat your strokes until you are happy with the results.

If you like, carefully make some strokes over the eagle’s eye as well.

Your Photoshop CS screen should now look something like this.

Do you prefer the original or the retouched version?

8.

Next, close the original image by clicking the close (X) button in the upper right. Click File from the menu bar, and then click Save As to display the save as dialog.

Browse to your practice folder and click the Save button to save the retouched image as Practice2. Save the image under PSD format.

9.

If you see the following box make sure that the checkbox has a checkmark, and then click the OK button to maximize the compatibility of the Practice2.psd file with other applications.

10.

Close Photoshop CS by clicking the close (X) button in the upper right.