Brush opacity not working in layer mask

[mikeg84390073]

Hi, Hope someone can help if I describe my workflow problem. I create a duplicate layer then press C and T to transform then make a selection either lasso or rectangular to say, enlarge a or move part of the photo, then add a layer mask and select brush to blend in the edges. it has always worked fine until all of a sudden no matter what brush opacity I set it still shows the edge of my selection albeit only slightly.

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Could you please post screenshots with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Options Bar, …) visible? 

Are you sure you are painting with white and black and not some grays? To make sure hit D to reset fore- and background colors. 

Don’t you use Smart Objects for this? 

[mikeg84390073]

  

Hi @c.pfaffenbichler  Thanks for your reply. I have checked and I am painting in black and white and not some greys. Unfortunately I'm not that great with PS and have not tried Smart Objects as yet.

  

Hi @c.pfaffenbichler  Thanks for your reply. 

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Opacity is 90% – any reason why? 

As for screenshots: 

https://www.take-a-screenshot.org

[mikeg84390073]

Hi, Thanks for that. As for the opacity at 90%  No reason really. normally anywhere between 80 and 100%  works fine

[c.pfaffenbichler]

90% Opacity will not paint »fully« in one stroke. 

[mikeg84390073]

Hi @c.pfaffenbichler  , Sorry Iwill try again. I was trying to say that I have checked to see if I am painting in black and white and I am, I have not used or tried Smart Objects as yet. My PS skills or experience are not that great.