SUMMARY
Christian Möhrle demonstrates how to enhance sunset photos in Lightroom by lifting shadows with feathered masks to create a soft, glowing effect. This technique involves adjusting the blacks and shadows, using specific profile changes, and carefully masking areas to avoid blowing out highlights. The process also includes color grading and softening the overall look to achieve a natural and appealing image, mimicking the effect of diffusion filters.
TAKEAWAYS
Lift shadows in Lightroom using feathered masks for a natural glow around light sources.
Adjusting blacks instead of exposure prevents highlights from clipping.
Mimic diffusion filter effects in post-processing for a softer look.
Careful masking and color grading are key to a natural sunset edit.