Is it possible to go back to Mavericks from Yosemite

A lot of my photography software (especially Photoshop plug-ins) no longer work with Yosemite.
Is it possible to use a Time Machine backup before Yosemite came out to restore Mavericks?
Thanks.

Hi Brentmeister,
I think you may find the information in the following resource helpful:
OS X Yosemite: Revert to a previous OS X version
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH18846
- Matt M.

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