Chapter 6

Precision Correction and Enhancement Using Develop Module

With the addition of local adjustments in version 2.0, the Develop module can now do many of the tasks that required an external photo editor in version 1.4. In Figure 6.1, a before and after photo taken on an overcast day, the sky and grass were enhanced using the new Graduated filter.

Fig 6.1 Use Local Adjustment tools to enhance a photo.

The Adjustment brush is used to isolate the color of the flower in the bridal short while making the bride appear in grayscale as shown ...

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