FANTASTIC TREE--photoshop

• Place skeleton images, Extract skeleton from background using Extract filter.
• Load selection for object. Fill selection with black color in the bottom layer. Apply Gaussian blur filter to created shape and Multiply Blanding Mode.

• Add other small details.

• Draw light beams using light yellow translucent, soft brushes. Apply Opacity 80% and Overlay Blending Mode to this layer.

• Draw Spanish moss using preset Texture4 brush from assorted brushes palette with following brushes settings:

• Place smoke and fire images. Use the layers order and Blending Mode adjustments just like on screen shots.

• Merge all layers.
• Duplicate created layer.
• Apply Equalize to duplicated layer.

• Apply Gaussian Blur to it.

• Apply Multiply Blanding Mode and Opacity 35%.

And here is the result! Click to enlarge the picture.

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