Photoshop is great tool for creating beautiful effects with very simple techniques. In this Photoshop tutorial we will learn a simple technique for creating water ripple by using only one filter. You will need Photoshop CS.

Steps

  1. 1
    Create a new document with 1024 width and 768 height.
  2. 2
    Apply a linear gradient. Apply color #0054A6. Set color midpoint at 59% and click OK.
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  3. 3
    Apply gradient diagonally on your document.
  4. 4
    Have fun creating water ripples. Select filter->distort->zigzag.
  5. 5
    In the zigzag dialogue box select options: amount=100, ridges=10, style=pond ripple. Click OK.
  6. 6
    You will get the following water ripple effect in the image.
  7. 7
    A simple trick to give your image more depth and a glossy effect as if the water is reflecting light: Apply the same effect you applied in step 4 again on your image.
  8. 8
    Learn that you have your very own water ripple. You can experiment with different gradients and colors to create your own water ripple image series.
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Things You'll Need

  • Photoshop CS.

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Updated: June 29, 2021
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