SUMMARY
Christian Möhrle details his Lightroom workflow for enhancing bird photography, starting with generative AI to clean up distractions and applying profiles for saturation. He emphasizes a specific masking sequence, using object masks and linear gradients to create color contrast between a cooler background and a warmer subject. Further refinements include subject-level masks for the bird's head and eye, followed by color mixer adjustments and calibration panel shifts to unify the color grade.
TAKEAWAYS
Lightroom masking is crucial for impactful bird photography edits.
Möhrle uses object masks and linear gradients for precise subject selection and background contrast.
Specific masks target the bird's head and eye for detailed enhancements.
Color adjustments in the mixer and calibration panel unify the final image's color grade.