Hi Paul ... I prefer the adjusted pic because, to my eyes, it looks more like the scene would in reality, and, more important, the lighter shadows "soften" a photo needs a softer look. I also prefer the warmer colors.
However, I cannot stand the burnt out highlights that are noticeable on some of the yellow flower petals and on a couple of spots on the hillside. You can correct those with judicious application of the healing brush. IAC, nice to look at the warm, southern California pics while we're shrouded in a cold, grey fog up here. Warms me up as much as my morning coffee. shel Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Previous discussions of my PAW from La Jolla Canyon pointed out the > relative harshness of the sahdows. I had mentioned that they could be > reduced with the PhotoShop Shadow/Highlight tool. Here's an example. I > also added a bit of warmth to complement the softer light. > The original is here: > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2266882&size=lg > > The new version is here: > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2275762&size=lg > > I'm quite impressed with the way the PhotoShop tool works, although I'm > not sure it improves this image. In working with the tool my experience > suggests that one must use both the shadow and highlight controls, and > bring the highlights down after the shadows have been reduced. > Paul
