Invert colours in Photoshop.

Create imaginative art.

Inverted photos show an image of the world, but in a totally unexpected way. This makes them perfect for abstract photography, photo collages and fine art. They can also evoke a spooky, creepy or mysterious atmosphere, making them great for Halloween aesthetics.

Imagine applying colour inversion to the Sydney Opera House, turning its sails into a dark silhouette against a luminous sky, or witnessing Uluru's red majesty become a mystical shade of blue, each offering a fresh perspective on these iconic sights. Even the Great Barrier Reef, with its rich marine life, can be reimagined as a celestial dreamscape, showcasing the unexpected beauty that colour inversion can reveal in Australia's natural and cultural heritage.

Crafting visuals with advanced techniques.

• Double Exposure and Inversion: Imagine blending an inverted nighttime cityscape with its daytime counterpart. This juxtaposition can create a scene that exists in neither day nor night but in a captivating liminal space that draws the viewer into its dreamlike quality.
• Selective Colour Adjustments: Fine-tuning colours within an inverted landscape can bring out dramatic contrasts or subtle harmonies, highlighting the beauty and complexity of natural forms in an entirely new light. This technique lets you steer the viewer's emotional response, crafting scenes that resonate with depth and feeling.
• Layer Masks and Inversion: Using layer masks to selectively apply inversion offers the power to isolate and emphasise specific elements of an image. This approach can transform a familiar scene into a striking visual statement, where contrasts between inverted and non-inverted areas guide the viewer’s focus and interpretation.
• Textural Overlays: Integrating textural overlays with inverted images can infuse them with an added layer of depth and interest. Whether it's the grain of aged wood or the intricate patterns of urban architecture, textures can enhance the visual impact of colour inversion, making the familiar seem otherworldly.
• Gradient Maps with Inversion: Applying gradient maps to inverted images allows for a creative recolouring that can shift the mood of your work dramatically. From vibrant and lively to soft and ethereal, gradient maps enable a tailored approach to colour that can redefine the atmosphere of any scene.
• Inversion and Collage: Creating a collage from inverted images and other visual elements opens up a realm of storytelling possibilities. This method can weave together disparate images into a cohesive narrative, using the contrast of inversion as a dynamic element to engage and intrigue.