Expert: Richard Rost - 8/25/2009

Question
I once used something that let me color however much of the picture I wanted black and white, instead of the whole picture. Yet, I can't remember what it was that did it, meaning where to find it. I have Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0.

Thank you!

Answer
I go the OPPOSITE way all the time...

Desaturate the image (Image - Adjustments - Desaturate) to make it black & white. Then use the HISTORY BRUSH to paint back in the color.

I suppose you could do this and paint back in the color for most of the image.

You could also just make a selection and then desaturate THAT selection.

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