Maximise dynamic range in Lightroom

Expanding dynamic range does not have to mean retina-throbbing HDR effects. Here’s how to use Adobe Lightroom for subtle adjustments

WHEN PRESENTED WITH a scene that exceeds your image sensor’s dynamic range, the ideal solution is to use graduated filters to balance the exposure. A set of ND grad filters is invaluable to any outdoor photographer, whether you shoot landscapes, cars, weddings or portraits – at some point or another you’ll find yourself reaching for your grads, or wishing you had them with you! However there are times when using an ND grad isn’t practical – scenes where objects stand above the horizon for example, or when you only have time for a quick snapshot and aren't able to fit your filters. Thankfully there are a couple of simple steps that you can take in Adobe Lightroom to expand the dynamic range of your landscape images subtly and naturally. 1…

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