Editing a landscape image is not just about enhancing the picture, but about bringing out its full potential. This fantastic video tutorial will show you how to do just that using Lightroom. Coming to you from , this informative video breaks down the steps to transform a raw winter scene into a radiant and polished image using Lightroom and a bit of Photoshop.
Möhrle begins by selecting five images and merging them into an HDR file in Lightroom to manage the wide range of tones present in the high-contrast winter scene. He emphasizes the importance of selecting the “Auto align” option during the merge to ensure everything lines up correctly. Once the HDR file is ready, Möhrle adjusts the basic settings, switching to the Adobe Standard profile to neutralize the image.
By increasing the exposure, lowering the highlights, and raising the shadows and blacks, he enhances the image's details and begins to create a soft, glowing effect. Next, Möhrle addresses the white balance to give the scene a warmer feel. Adjusting the temperature slider adds a golden hue to the sky, which contributes to the overall glow of the image.
Enhancing the texture and clarity, while reducing the dehaze, further refines this effect, making the image appear more ethereal, his initial aim. The video continues with advanced masking techniques to enhance specific areas. Möhrle uses color range masks and linear gradients to darken the sky and add contrast, ensuring the glowing effect remains prono.