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[dedro]

is there any way to get the shadows out of the picture? i have not done anything to it...i'm just curious if i can fix it.....thanks.

[NorthernFocus]

This should be fairly straight forward in any decent editing software. Is it a jpeg or RAW file? It's not that dark so even jpeg should do OK.

[pnodrog]

You should be able to improve it. Whether it fixes it will depend on your expectations. The approach will depend on what software you have available. A shadows/highlights adjustment if available will help as would increasing the exposure or brightness and possibly reducing the contrast a bit. Localized dodging can also be used to lift the face.

[travis4567]

Small file size not many pixels to work with but a simple exposure fix in Lightroom. Raised the exposure slightly , lowered contrast, increased clarity and white balance, used adjustment brush to increase exposure on the face +40.

[Stagecoach]

is there any way to get the shadows out of the picture? i have not done anything to it...i'm just curious if i can fix it.....thanks.

Dedric,

I used PS Elements basic 'Highlights/Shadows' tool to reduce the shadows.



Grahame

[dedro]

i have light room on my desktop to play with...will try to get that ps elements as well. thanks for the advice guys....going to work on this on my days off. thanks again

[AB26]

And doing it the ACDSee way:

[dedro]

this looks great....they all do! thanks andre, grahame and travis

And doing it the ACDSee way:

[AB26]

Dedric, it is a pleasure. I am glad you do not think I messed it up.
ACDSee is very user friendly for “technologically retards” like myself.