SUMMARY
Editing landscape photos taken in harsh midday sun can be challenging, but Lightroom Classic's masking tools offer a solution. A tutorial by Gareth Evans demonstrates how to use linear and radial gradients, sky selections, and color range masks to shape light and direct the viewer's eye. This approach, akin to dodging and burning, allows for precise tonal control that was previously only achievable in Photoshop. The tutorial also highlights the benefits of shooting in RAW for greater editing flexibility and uses adaptive presets for efficient adjustments.
TAKEAWAYS
Use Lightroom Classic masks to edit harsh midday sun in landscape photography.
Masking tools like gradients and AI selections allow for precise dodging and burning.
Shooting in RAW format provides more flexibility for extensive edits.
Adaptive presets can efficiently adjust elements like sky, foreground, and subject.