Layer Masks Not Showing

[Eric080400]

I want to add a gradient layer to this photo and I can do so, but it's only visible in the little thumbnail, and not on the actual photo, therefore I can't see what I'm doing! It had been working fine, but then suddenly won't show. Please help!

[Jeff Arola]

Looks like you have Classic gradient selected in the tool options, which mimics the old Gradient Tool.

Change it to Gradient, then you'll create a Gradient Fill Layer.

[mglush · Accepted solution]

Hi!

In looking at your Layers panel, I can see the gradient in the mask, so that you are masking the sky area. But the layer underneath is the same image, so you are not seeing any difference. Turn off the bottom layer, and you should see the transparency in your top layer. Or insert a layer inbetween the two and fill it with a different color, and you should see the difference.

Let us know if that helps, or if you still have questions.

Michelle