Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It's not to be avoided - but it is definitely to be used with care. If you open the shadows up too much you will discover that all you have in them is noise....Start with the PS pre-sets and then back off - way off. -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Nathan Wajsman Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 1:08 AM To: Leica Users Group Subject: [Leica] OT: Shadows/highlights adjustment in Photoshop CS Since upgrading to Photoshop CS a few weeks ago I have received some comments that my pictures look overexposed or washed out. I am wondering if I am damaging them by using the Shadows/Highlights adjustment. It seems to work like magic in recovering shadow detail in the image, so I usually apply it, and then make the same type of Levels adjustment I did in PS 7, to ensure that the image has the right tonality and contrast. The question is, is the Shadows/Highlights adjustment something to be avoided, like the simple Brightness/Contrast adjustment, or is it OK to use but with very gentle parameters? I know that there are some experienced PS users here, so let me hear your opinions. TIA, Nathan -- Nathan Wajsman Almere, The Netherlands Mobile: +31 6 30 868 671 General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information