Fixing Flat Landscape Edits with Atmospheric Perspective

Flat landscape edits are a common issue, often caused by an imbalance in tonal range distribution rather than exposure or color. Photographer William Patino explains the concept of atmospheric perspective, where darker tones in the foreground gradually lighten towards the background to create a sense of depth. He demonstrates this technique using local adjustments in Camera Raw, such as darkening foregrounds and brightening backgrounds, rather than global sliders. This method mimics traditional dodging and burning to enhance the three-dimensional feel of landscape images.