Creating fancy "Color to Black&White smooth gradation" effect

Start by opening an image of a landscape with bright colors.
Duplicate the layer and press Ctrl+Shift+U to desaturate.
Click layer mask button from the bottom of the layer palette. Apply a black to white gradient to create a smooth blend.
Duplicate the layer. From filter menu select sketch>>photocopy. Apply settings as shown.
Click layer mask button from the bottom of the layer palette. Apply a black to white gradient to create a smooth blend.
Select and merge all the layers. Duplicate the layer and change the layer mode to vivid light.
 



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