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While traveling, most divers who take underwater photographs bring a tablet or at least a smartphone to either store or do preliminary post-processing of the photos they take while away from home. I will discuss Adobe's offering in this blog post and how the two products can assist photographers. If you've explored Adobe's photo editing software suite, you've probably encountered two primary versions of Lightroom:  Lightroom Classic (LrC)  and  Lightroom (Lr) . Despite their similar names, these two applications serve specific purposes and are tailored to different types of photographers. Understanding the appropriate use cases for each version can significantly improve your workflow and productivity. Overview of Lightroom Classic (LrC) vs. Lightroom (Lr) Lightroom Classic (LrC) is the more robust, desktop-centric application built for traditional photographers who prioritize file management, detailed editing, and comprehensive control over their photo libraries. It’s

               Before After How to Fix White Balance Issues Common in Underwater Photos Have you ever looked at your photos from a dive and felt disappointed because they didn't capture the stunning colors you saw underwater? You're not alone. It's a common challenge for photographers to accurately represent the vibrant underwater world, and one of the main reasons for this is the difficulty in achieving proper white balance. The bluish or greenish tint in your underwater photos is caused by how water absorbs light at different depths. Luckily, Adobe Lightroom offers powerful tools to help you correct these white balance issues and bring out the true beauty of your underwater images. In this post, I will walk you through the steps for adjusting the white balance in Lightroom. This process will help you enhance your photos by correcting dull, blue-tinted images and bursting them with vibrant colors. Whether you are editing stunning underwater landscapes or intricate macro sh

Capturing the beauty of underwater photography is just half the battle. The real magic often happens in post-processing, where we can enhance an image's depth, contrast, and overall drama. One of the most powerful tools available in Adobe Lightroom for achieving this is the Tone Curve . In this blog post, I’ll explore the Tone Curve, how to use it, and, most importantly, how it can take your underwater landscape shots from flat to fabulous. What is the Tone Curve? At its core, the Tone Curve is a graphical representation of an image’s tonal range. It lets you precisely manipulate the exposure, contrast, shadows, highlights, and midtones. The Tone Curve is broken into four main sections: Shadows (far left) Darks (just left of center) Lights (just right of center) Highlights (far right) When you adjust the curve, you tell Lightroom how to handle different brightness areas in your photo. This tool's beauty lies in its flexibility and ability to target specific tonal regions. T

Robert Herb Photography Tips for Capturing the Haunting Beauty of Shipwrecks with Light Control Exploring an underwater shipwreck is a unique and captivating experience that reveals stories of history, tragedy, and the mysteries of the ocean’s hidden world. However, capturing the haunting beauty of these wrecks through photography presents challenges. The interplay of light and shadow is crucial in underwater wreck photography, as it can either enhance the eerie charm or detract from the scene’s impact. Let’s explore some tips and techniques for effectively managing light and shadow to showcase shipwrecks in their full, ghostly glory. Understanding the Wreck Environment Shipwrecks are often large structures with many nooks, crannies, and cavernous interiors. These environments present a unique challenge when it comes to lighting. Natural light filters down from the surface, creating a beautiful but uneven glow over the wreck. As you go deeper, you lose more light, so you need to