Create dramatic black and white photos by splashing in color.

1. Open a color photo in Photoshop.

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2. Duplicate the layer by dragging the layer to the “Create a New Layer” icon in the layers palette (or CTRL+J).

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3. With the new layer selected, goto Image > Adjustments > Desaturate (or Shift+CTRL+U).

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4. Goto Image > Adjustments > Brightness/Contrast and adjust the levels for each so that the black & white photo looks pleasing to your eye.

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5. Now select the Eraser tool and erase whatever areas you want color. In this example, I erased the flower so that it’s color would shine through.

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