Replacing The Sky

A deep blue sky isn't the best for a landscape photograph: generally, the inclusion of some clouds adds interest to the overall composition. So, what to do if there are no clouds in the sky? (This is not a problem we experience very often in Ireland). Use Photoshop to replace the sky with one that is more interesting. The technique is fairly straightforward and can be found in several places on the web. Here is an example of a shot of Skellig Michael with the original blue sky and the replacement.