I’ve been trying to see if it is possible to achieve depth on a 2D image by creating depth between Bonsai and the background using Photoshop. By working with layers I am fairly pleased with the initial result.
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It really works well, you must let me into the secret. I guess it is Photoshop?
Excellent site, easy to view and very pleasant on the eye. Congratulations Mike.
A. Harris