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Neons were invented by accident over 300 years ago when a scientist shook a test tube. It took another 200 years for the concept to be rediscovered, and they called their invention ‘The New Gas’, or, as it was known in Greek, ‘Neon’. In this tutorial we learn how to create an incredibly realistic neon using nothing but photoshop.

A while ago I had an idea for a time lapse of photos that travelled the world. No photo was planned and the camera was never in the same place twice. What it tells though is an incredible story. The best thing is, you’ve probably already got every photo you need to do it.

Adding a reflection is one of the simplest, nicest effects you can apply to an image. Better still, it only takes one or two minutes. In this PhotoShop Quick Tip we go over how to add a reflection to an image or graphic in just a few simple steps.

PhotoGuides is now open to contributors. Now you can write articles for photography or photoshop and share them with the whole PhotoGuides community. Whats in it for you? The experience, the reputation, and the chance to promote your own website and work in return for your ideas.

Lately LetterPress has become a real trend in web design. It’s stylish, very simple, and it’s third dimension allows it to catch the eye without being overpowering. It’s very easy too, and only takes a few minutes. Here’s how to apply the LetterPress typography effect in photoshop.

Imagine you’ve just put a pie in the oven. Now, the back of the packet said it needed 20 minutes at 120 degrees, but you haven’t defrosted your pie yet and the guide on the pack is for a fully thawed out pie. How hot do you want it? How long should you leave it in for and at what temperature? Welcome everyone to the world of photography.

PhotoGuides now has a Flickr group, and it’s all yours! Now you can join and share your own photography or photoshop creations with the whole PhotoGuides community.

No matter how many times I see them, Tiny Planets still astound me. Here I’ve compiled 27 of the coolest Tiny Planets from the web. I’ve only chosen the best of the best. Each one made me go wow, and hopefully they’ll do the same to you.

If you’ve ever seen the show Heroes then you’ll no doubt remember the stunning eclipse intro. It really is an incredible piece of design. In this tutorial, we learn how to recreate that solar eclipse image in a slightly retro style using nothing but photoshop.

With Christmas just days away and with a new year in the loom, fireworks displays are going to be seen all around the world. Here are 10 great tips to help you photograph fireworks.