Although reducing shadows using the Shadows/Highlights tool creates a more dramatic effect, Automatic Shadows will not create any halos.
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1. Open the image for editing. |
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2. Duplicate the current layer (Ctrl+J). |
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3. Invert (Ctrl+I) the new layer. |
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4. Add a layer mask (Layer> Add Layer Mask> Reveal All) to the current layer. |
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5. With the layer mask selected, use the "Apply Image" tool to apply the following properties:
Source: filename
Blending: Normal
Click OK. |
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6. Rollover the image on the left of this step to see the original image before this technique was applied. |
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