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Removing sunlight shadows is a common technique to enhance your photos' appeal without the distraction of unwanted light. Today's guide simplifies the process on your computer using Photoshop.
Mastering Sunlight Removal with Photoshop
Step 1: Begin by creating a new Photoshop file. Simply navigate to the Menu and select File > New, or use the shortcut Ctrl + N.
Step 2: Once you've opened a new file, insert the image you wish to transform into a watercolor painting. Go to the Menu again and choose File > Place Embedded > select the image from your library.
Below, I've successfully inserted the image into Photoshop's workspace.
Step 3: After inserting the image, navigate to the Menu and choose Filter > Camera Raw filter, or use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + A to open the Camera Raw dialog box.
Step 4: Once the dialog box appears, select the Brush (brush icon), then check the Auto Mask and Mask Options boxes as shown in the image below.
Next, use the mouse to paint over the shadowed areas you want to remove. You'll see the areas you've painted because you've enabled Mask Options.
Step 5: Once you've painted over all the areas you want to remove, turn off Mask Options to hide the selected shadowed areas for deletion.
Adjust color settings to match the remaining sunlight. Modify settings to fit your vision. Click OK to apply the Camera Raw effect.
Create a new layer to smooth transitions between shadows and highlights. Skip if satisfied with the photo.
Use the Healing Brush Tool to erase edge lines for a more realistic photo. Alt-click to select the light source for blending.
Final photo after applying adjustments.
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