HOW TO: QUICKLY EDIT LANDSCAPE IMAGES

DYNAMIC RANGE

Neil says… To achieve the greatest possible tonal range in your image, move the Highlight slider to the left to bring back highlight details. Then move the Shadows slider to the right to reveal shadow details. You will get the best results if you shoot 14-bit Raw files.

CONTRAST & COLOUR

Neil says… Use an ’S’ curve to add contrast; this can further reveal details in both shadow and highlight areas, and is a much better approach than simply using the Contrast slider. Use colour editing tools, such as Vibrance, to add a little ‘punch’, if needed.

SHARPENING

Neil says… Sharpening should be applied as you finish your edits to bring out fine detail in the landscape. Use either Clarity, Texture or Structure sharpening, making small adjustments to the sliders each time, being careful not to over-sharpen the image.