Duotones in PhotoShop Elements 5?

[hoshisato]

I've searched the forum but didn't come up with an answer; I want to use duotones in a couple of my photos but unfortunately I'm using PS Elements 5 and the duotones option is missing from the Mode menu.
Is there a way to do it via Elements 5 or is there a filter available that can help out?

[Doug Nelson]

If you're looking for real duotones, you'll have to try some of Richard's Hidden Power techniques. But if you're just looking for the duotone look, try a gradient map adjustment layer (make sure your image is in RGB first). It can look a bit severe at first, but use Color or some of the other blend modes and you can get some very attractive effects.

[hoshisato]

Thanks, I'm waiting for the book to be released. I'm already using the free tools and I purchased the Hidden Power Dynamic Images tool from which the Colour Correct tool has already helped me out a lot. I'll have a look at the method you suggested.