[align=left]One of the hallmarks of Nino Batista's color work approach in Adobe Photoshop stems from his use of Gradient Maps and Blending Modes. After appropriate skin work and other clean up processes, Nino explores the colour of his images by starting with a "gradient map wash" of color, setting the basis for the palette he is trying to create or enhance in each shot or set. Explore instant color options with gradient maps: