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a friendly reminder of Rule #1 (3 photos max per day)
http://www.myshutterspace.com/forum/topics/rules-guidelines

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hi michael welcome to mss but there is a max upload of 3 shots per day

If you have Photoshop, yes, although most other image manipulation software will do the job too. What you need to do is open up you image, select the burn tool from the menu's on the left hand side (as shown)

Select a brush size suitable for the area you need to cover, choose a brush strength of say, 10% then select highlight, midtones or shadows from the drop down menu....

Lightly brush over your chosen area until you begin to see detail appear as required. Don't over do it though, I've overdone a brushed patch in this example to show you how odd it looks when overdone.

You can selectively burn or dodge highlights, shadows and midtones using this technique, which basically replicates older darkroom printing techniques.

Once you have the detail you require you can then adjust contrast as required too. I hope this helps?

Paul Berry Photography

Hi Michael! Thx for your request! Your photos are great. ;-)
Ciao Matteo

Hello Michael, Welcome to MSS. Love your beautiful shots, please drop me a line and remind me to come back and make comments. Hope you enjoy the site. Love and Prayers from a Pastor's wife - Debbie -

Hi Michael. Welcome to MSS - you will enjoy the camaraderie in this community and will learn lots I'm sure, like I continue to do.