Photoshop Mechanics

Welcome to the Photoshop Mechanics Puzzles Page. The skill level is listed in two diferent rankings. The first refers to Photoshop experience, the second refers to overall difficulty. Thanks for visiting. Enjoy!

Super Easy

Mini Stack of Pancakes

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Beginner  ———o——  Guru
Easy  —o————  Hard
 
Pass the syrup, it's time to uncover the hidden message that is hiding in this stack of layers. And yes, it's the name of another Pink Floyd song.

Hints and Solution...

Hunting of the Snark

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Beginner  —o———o—  Guru
Easy  —o———o—  Hard
 
This is two puzzles in one! First, find the answer to the question. That's the easy part. If you want a real challenge, then find the embedded image to catch a glimpse of what a Snark really looks like.

Hints and Solution...

Expressionistic Abstractions

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Beginner  ——o———  Guru
Easy  —o————  Hard
 
Remove the paint from the image to reveal the name of a not-so-popular Pink Floyd song.

Hints and Solution...

Color Blinded

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Beginner  ——o———  Guru
Easy  —o————  Hard
 
What happened here? Looks like someone went overboard with Instagram! It's up to you to restore the color.

Hints and Solution...

Blinded by the light

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Beginner  ——o———  Guru
Easy  —o————  Hard
 
An image is hiding on this blindingly white canvas. Can you find it?

Hints and Solution...

Trapped in Death Valley 1st Day

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Beginner  —o————  Guru
Easy  —o————  Hard
 
Un-warp the Smart Object. (This file is part of a series. When all the parts are finished, they can be assembled into a panoramic image of Death Valley.)

Hints and Solution...

Trapped In Death Valley 2nd Day

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Beginner  ——o———  Guru
Easy  —o————  Hard
 
Do whatever is necessary to restore this image. (This file is part of a series. When all the parts are finished, they can be assembled into a panoramic image of Death Valley.)

Hints and Solution...

File of the Damned

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Beginner  —o————  Guru
Easy  —o————  Hard
 
Using 6 swipes of the paintbrush tool, repair the image. Do not use any selections, just select a layer, choose a really large brush, and click. (This file is part of a series. When all the parts are finished, they can be assembled into a panoramic image of Shasta Dam.)

Hints and Solution...

Wii bowling fail

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Beginner  —o————  Guru
Easy  —o————  Hard
 
One of my favorite tests! Using only one simple adjustment layer in Normal Mode, remove all the noise from this image. Do not use any selections, masks, or layer styles.

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