Glossy Photo's

sallyanne · **Posted:** Fri Apr 10, 2020 10:58 pm **(#1)**

GIMP Version: 2.8.14
Operating System: Windows
OS Version: 10 64 bit
GIMP Experience: New User

Does anyone know of a way to make photos look glossy?

racer-x · **Joined:** Apr 15, 2017 **Posts:** 1837

You could experiment with G'mic - Relief Light on a duplicate layer and overlay it. Adjust opacity to suit.

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Nidhogg · **Posted:** Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:23 am **(#3)**

Before.

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Relief light.

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sallyanne · **Posted:** Sun Apr 12, 2020 1:25 am **(#4)**

Thanks

contrast_ · **Joined:** Oct 31, 2020 **Posts:** 2013

Hey everyone, You can get this effect by applying my GEGL Bevel (BLENDED) to image files.

This is one of those alt uses of a bevel. Try Overlay for best results.