When traveling, we don’t always get to choose when we can be at a location. Harsh light can get in the way of a good photo. That’s why I suggest you make friends with the Shadow slider in Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom, or Elements.
Well exposed image with no highlights blown out. The area on the right is in deep shadows, though.Same image with basic processing in Adobe Camera Raw. The shadows on the right have been opened thanks to the Shadow slider in Adobe Camera Raw. Same slider is in Lightroom and Elements.
Professional photographer leading workshops and tours. I use Canon cameras but I'm familiar with all the other brands. Love photography birds and nature. Love talking about photography and gear.
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Yes, I use the Shadow Slider all the time … I tend to underexpose my photos, and it’s a great help in bringing things out of the shadows! Kristina
No need to underexpose the photo, Kristina. We want to make sure that the highlights are properly exposed. I watch the histogram to make sure it goes all the way across and touches the right corner. The histogram shows that we’ve captured all the tones in the photo. When it’s really bright, though, it does look like the photo is underexposed. Let the histogram be your guide. It’s a great tool.
Kathy Adams Clark 
Yes, I use the Shadow Slider all the time … I tend to underexpose my photos, and it’s a great help in bringing things out of the shadows! Kristina
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No need to underexpose the photo, Kristina. We want to make sure that the highlights are properly exposed. I watch the histogram to make sure it goes all the way across and touches the right corner. The histogram shows that we’ve captured all the tones in the photo. When it’s really bright, though, it does look like the photo is underexposed. Let the histogram be your guide. It’s a great tool.
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