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Adjust detail Use the Clarity slider to
increase midtone contrast and bring out
additional texture in rocks and sand. Next, either
move the Dehaze slider to the right to create
stronger contrast, or enhance a misty atmosphere
by sliding it to the left.6
Enhance light Use the Adjustment
brush to emphasise lighting effects. Increase
temperature and exposure to brush over existing
light beams or reflections, making them prominent
and addding depth to the shot. Lower the clarity
over glints for a dreamier style.7
Consider crops As discussed, coastal
compositions can be a challenge due to the
flat nature of beaches and vertical nature of cliffs.
Try various cropping choices to see which ratio
best suits the scene. A 12x6 panoramic crop can
exclude unnecessary sky.Caption location
Enhanced depth
For the final image the
shadows were lifted
and highlights dialled
down for improved
dynamic range.
Increasing the Whites
has introduced depth-
improving highlights
and better local
contrast.Caption location
Flat but detailed
This image was
exposed to maximize
digital information in
both highlights and
shadows, but is clearly
lacking in drama. Some
basic enhancements
are necessary to make
the image print-worthy.BEFORE
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Adjust detail Use the Clarity slider to
increase midtone contrast and bring out
additional texture in rocks and sand. Next, either
move the Dehaze slider to the right to create
stronger contrast, or enhance a misty atmosphere
by sliding it to the left.
6
Enhance light Use the Adjustment
brush to emphasise lighting effects. Increase
temperature and exposure to brush over existing
light beams or reflections, making them prominent
and addding depth to the shot. Lower the clarity
over glints for a dreamier style.7
Consider crops As discussed, coastal
compositions can be a challenge due to the
flat nature of beaches and vertical nature of cliffs.
Try various cropping choices to see which ratio
best suits the scene. A 12x6 panoramic crop can
exclude unnecessary sky.BEFORE