SUMMARY
Christian Möhrle demonstrates how to achieve high contrast in sunset landscape photos within Lightroom without clipping shadows or highlights. The process involves establishing a base exposure that retains detail across the tonal range, followed by strategic use of masks and local adjustments to add punch. This method emphasizes local control over global sliders, mirroring traditional darkroom dodging and burning techniques for precise tonal management.
TAKEAWAYS
Build contrast by retaining detail in both shadows and highlights.
Use Lightroom's histogram and clipping warnings to guide exposure adjustments.
Employ masking and local adjustments for precise control over different image areas.
Balance global slider adjustments with targeted regional edits for natural depth.