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THE MISSION
Enhance a
landscape with
Affinity Photo
Time needed
10 minutes
Skill level
Beginner
Kit needed
Affinity Photo
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AFTER
hen it comes to
editing landscapes,
judgement is the
most important tool
in your image-editing
arsenal. We should always
ask ourselves whether
anything in particular needs
addressing – is the exposure
right? Does the scene need
more or less contrast?
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the image, or perhaps a black and
white treatment? These
judgement calls, and a good edit
have more to do with answering
these questions than expertise in
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But it still pays to know the best
tools for the job, and there are
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In this tutorial we’ll look at six
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The right edits will depend on the
requirements of each image, but
these are all tips that can be
applied to the majority of
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different editing workspaces
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Raw editing workspace that opens
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it’s not just for Raws, we can edit
any image! It’s the ideal place to
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done, we head into the Photo
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precise dodging and burning,
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Create punchy
landscapes in Affinity
James Paterson explains how you can enhance your outdoor
photographs with these six essential editing tips for Affinity
BEFORE