I'd like to add that I've also found this thread and forum very useful. Thanks folks.
I am trying to learn blend modes myself and posted one of my images in the critique forum for suggestions - a couple other useful tips in this thread if you want to take a look - https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1302693/
It looks to me like the Tony Kuyper actions are not available for Photoshop elements... Does anyone have other suggestions?
Thank you everyone, awesome thread! I've been interested in doing some nighttime landscapes which require exposure and focus stacking. Now I just need to find someplace dark...