How to enhance the effect of fireworks photos

Fireworks usually look weird without any modification. In this tutorial, you will learn how to enhance the contrast and saturation of fireworks without losing details, and create better photos.

1. Open the picture you want to edit. This tutorial selects a picture of a firework. (Figure 01)

Figure 01

2. Copy the background Layer two times, so now you have three layers. (Figure 02)

Figure 02

3. Apply "Gaussian blur" (Filter > Blur > Gaussian blur) to the top layer. Select a slightly blurred image without losing the radius value of the fireworks line. The value of the radius varies depending on the density of the fireworks and the size of the image. Click the "OK" button. (Figure 03)

Figure 03

4. For the middle layer, use the Hue/Saturation tool (shortcut key Ctrl+u) to set the saturation to "-100". Click the "OK" button. (Figure 04)

Figure 04

5. Reverse-Phase intermediate layer (shortcut key ctrl+i) and set the top two layer layer blending mode to "overlay". (Figure 05)

Figure 05

6. For the background layer, sharpen the image using the USM Sharpening tool (Filter > Sharpen >USM sharpening). (Figure 06). Depending on the size of the image, you may need to increase or decrease the number of (USM sharpening).

Figure 06

7. The color of fireworks is now more abundant. [The following is a comparison of photo effects before and after processing]

After-decoration effect

Original

By applying the technology to fireworks, you can get more contrast and saturation in color and the details of the fireworks remain intact. Applying a Gaussian blur to the top layer produces a glow effect around the fireworks, while the middle layer darkens the exposed area and increases the brightness of the area where the exposure is insufficient.