How to Master Lightroom’s Masking Tools
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Outdoor Photographer
Outdoor Photographer
Figure 1. Four masks applied to an image of Tunnel View at Yosemite National Park. What’s the secret to creating a great photograph? What are the elements that make a photograph successful? Truthfully, even though photography is how I make my living, I’m not sure I can give a concise answer. It would be too long-winded to fit into one little article. What I can say somewhat concisely is that good photography is a dance between science and creativity, objectivity and subjectivity, and luck and craftsmanship. Masking is one of the most powerful tools we have for the craftsmanship aspect of our p…