Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/07/25

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Subject: [Leica] OT: Shadows/highlights adjustment in Photoshop CS
From: n.wajsman at chello.nl (Nathan Wajsman)
Date: Sun Jul 25 22:08:06 2004
 
Since upgrading to Photoshop CS a few weeks ago I have received some 
comments that my pictures look overexposed or washed out. I am wondering 
if I am damaging them by using the Shadows/Highlights adjustment. It 
seems to work like magic in recovering shadow detail in the image, so I 
usually apply it, and then make the same type of Levels adjustment I did 
in PS 7, to ensure that the image has the right tonality and contrast. 
The question is, is the Shadows/Highlights adjustment something to be 
avoided, like the simple Brightness/Contrast adjustment, or is it OK to 
use but with very gentle parameters? I know that there are some 
experienced PS users here, so let me hear your opinions.

TIA,
Nathan
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