How to make this?

[margareta99]

Hello. I am first time asking for help on this forum. I am using Photoshop for my own hobby, not professionally. Once I made this picture and I was absolutelly impressed by this line around Montmartre. I also loved sky colour. But then - few months I tried to do the same action again on the other pictures, but every time I failed it. I know it was something with Gradient Map and Linear Burn, but I am not quite sure. So I am honestly asking for help, because I really want to do this action many more times. Thank you.

[kentdesign]

HI, can you tell us what you think you did the first time? What steps or actions you used?

[margareta99]

Hello, well that is the main problem of mine. I think I used something connected with tools Gradient Map and Linear Burn, but I cannot remember exactly which one. Thank You for answering me.

[davescm]

Can you post the original image, or images, that you started with?
Dave

[margareta99]

Hello, yes, I just added original photo on my primary post. Thank You for your answer.

[davescm · Accepted solution]

Hi

For some reason the forum wouldn't let me download the original full size - but using the reduced version I could get close with three Hue/Sat layers.
1. Set to darken the blues (with linear burn blend mode)

2. Set to multiply and darken only the blue sky (39% opacity)

3. Set to move the lighter sky to a more green color (normal blend mode)

The black line was created by expanding the mask so it just went into the edge of the building - darkening it

Dave

[margareta99]

Hello Dave, I couldn't be more thankful for Your answer. I will consider your advise and I will apply it on my photos. Have a good day.

[davescm]

You're welcome

[Maiane Gabriele]

If you consider use the same actions and effects you must also consider record an action or even save presets for the options that best matches yours needs.

[margareta99]

Yes, now I know it. Thank You for your advice!