: Use a black mask and a soft white brush to apply HDR effects only to specific areas, like the clouds or a dark foreground, to keep the rest of the photo looking natural. 3. Management & Storage
: Select all layers and go to Edit > Auto-Align Layers to fix any slight camera shake. IMG_20221204_133822812_HDR.jpg
: A common mistake is pushing "clarity" or "structure" too high, which creates "halos" around objects. For a realistic look, focus on balanced exposure. : Use a black mask and a soft
If you have the original "bracketed" shots (the separate dark and light versions), you can manually stack them: : Import all images into Photoshop. : A common mistake is pushing "clarity" or
: The "HDR" in your filename means the photo should have better detail in the sky (highlights) and shadows than a standard shot. 2. Editing for a Professional Look
: In Photoshop, go to Image > Adjustments > HDR Toning to manually tweak the detail and vibrance.