Here are some of the winning (and runners-up) images from our 4th monthly competition events. Hover over each image for a description, click on each to view a larger version.

Here's another tip from Club member George Hay. This time how to use Photoshop to convert a full colour image into monochrome but also leave an area in its original colour. Click on the images below for a full size version of each figure mentioned here.

1. Open image in Photoshop – Figure 1
   
2. Go to adjustment layers and select Channel Mixer, and Create new channel layer – Figure 2.
3. Tick the small box at the top left Monochrome – Figure 3.
4. Make sure the background and foreground colours are set to black and white, press D on the keyboard. – Figure 4.
5. Make sure the Layer Mask on the Channel Mixer Layer is highlighted, white line around layer mask. – Figure 5.
6. Make sure that black is selected for the foreground colour, choose the paint brush tool then paint over the area you wish to bring back the colour. If you make a mistake change the foreground to white and paint over to restore.

This method can be used to convert the image to monochrome before any adjustments are made to the image, and adjustment layers used to create the desired effect. A fully adjusted colour image can be converted and colour restored to desired areas.