Photoshop's layers are arguably the most powerful aspect of the software's user interface and are the key to successful image editing Photoshop. Layers allow for both global and local adjustments to images and can be used to create a number of special effects. And best of all, layers allow for nondestructive editing of your original image. New Photoshop users often see layers as too complicated, and they miss out on the program's full potential. This book will remove the confusion factor by providing an in-depth introduction to layers.