Gesig Siggw Gtiginipn Tqo'nug
original image

Entry guide: step 1 of 9

Mask out the tree using the McHistory Pallete patented channel method.
Entry guide: step 2 of 9

Mask out spring blooms.
Entry guide: step 3 of 9

Start to place the blooms, arranging on the tree limbs.
Entry guide: step 4 of 9

Cover the entire tree surface with blooms.
Entry guide: step 5 of 9

Replicate the tree sources for the other trees, duplicate the blooms and color green for the leaves.
Entry guide: step 6 of 9

Duplicate tree again, and use pieces of the blooms for the dead leaves.
Entry guide: step 7 of 9

Add in snow source, and mask out the unneeded parts. Add color overlays for the other colors of grass.
Entry guide: step 8 of 9

Add in adjustment layers for levels and color adjustments, add a summer sky in the background.
Entry guide: step 9 of 9

Duplicate the dead tree, color and dodge, move up just a couple notches. Go back to the original tree source and select layer transparency, then go back to the colored tree source and delete to reveal the tree underneath. Tada, ice!
final result

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