Hi Don, As an alternative to the method I suggested in my previous post, you could create a duplicate layer. Then go back to the original and brighten the shadows with the shadow highlight tool until the values are correct in the darkest area. Turn up that midtone contrast as well. Then go back to the top layer, which is a duplicate of the original and with a nice soft brush selected, begin erasing the top layer. As you progress, you can vary the opacity of the eraser to control the amount of brightness. This might prove to be an easier task than what I described earlier. Paul
> Not wanting to appear stupid, but having no choice, ;-) > how would one go about selecting just the deep shadow area? > And I'm afraid "midtone contrast" is a new one to me also. > > If I should just go read the book some more, which I need > to do anyway, let me know. > If it's fairly simple maybe a post would do. > > Thanks! > Don > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2005 10:22 AM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: RE: Big Cloud > > > > > > Nice pic, but too uneven. I would selectiively apply > > shadows/highlights to the lower right hand corner and brighten > > that shadow area. After giving the shadows a 10% boost or so, I'd > > also up the midtone contrast. > > Paul >
