Clipping Masks

In a previous article we discussed the power of selective editing.

 Here is another great photoshop feature to offer when it comes to selective editing.

Then just Alt/Opt + Click.

There are many ways to use clipping masks creatively.

Then load an image that you like to clip to the text.

confirm the text is located underneath the image, and move your cursor between the two.

 Simply mask the athlete in a layer, and create a curves adjustment layer above.