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Creating Custom AI Masks for Nudibranchs, Seahorses & More: Lightroom's Subject Detection at Macro Scale

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Explore more tips at info.robertherb.com/lm-2-blog Have you ever captured what you thought was the perfect nudibranch shot, only to discover later that Lightroom's automatic 'Select Subject" mask either missed the tiny creature altogether or mistakenly selected the entire coral head instead of that delicate, inch-long superstar? If so, you're not alone. Underwater macro photography is a delicate dance involving light, patience, and a keen eye for detail. But when it comes to post-processing, we underwater enthusiasts need tools that are just as precise and reliable as our shooting techniques.   Thankfully, the latest updates in Adobe Lightroom Classic v14.4 and Lightroom Mobile v9.4 have made significant strides with their advanced AI masking features. These powerful tools are designed specifically to help us isolate and enhance even the smallest subjects, all without disrupting that beautiful, dreamy blue bokeh that makes underwater photos so magical.   In this frie...

How to Use Lightroom AI to Fix Blue Skin, Pink Sand & Unrealistic Backgrounds in Your Underwater Portraits

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  By Robert Herb – Empowering Underwater Photographers Since 1978 Have you ever snapped a perfect underwater selfie or caught your dive buddy mid-swim, only to find their skin glowing with an unnatural blue or a vibrant reef bed turned bubblegum pink? You're not alone in facing this challenge. These strange color shifts can be pretty frustrating, even for experienced underwater photographers. Whether you're capturing action shots of dive instructors, taking portraits of marine models, or just sharing the joy of your dive experiences with friends, it's disheartening when the colors in your photos don't look quite right.   Fortunately, advancements in photo editing technology have made it easier than ever to correct these issues. In this post, we'll explore how to leverage the latest AI-powered tools available in Adobe Lightroom Classic 14.4 and Lightroom Mobile 9.4. These tools can help you correct uneven skin tones, eliminate haze, and create realistic underwater po...

Fixing Color Shifts at Depth with Lightroom’s Point Color Tool (v14.4)

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📍  info.robertherb.com/lm-2-blog An AI-generated image that best represents this blog post. Have you ever surfaced from a dive, excited to review your underwater photos, only to be disappointed by the colors? The vibrant, mesmerizing marine world you just experienced can sometimes look dull, washed out, or strangely colored, like purples, cyans, or blotchy greens, that don't do justice to what you saw beneath the waves. If this has happened to you, you're definitely not alone. Many underwater photographers face a common challenge: dealing with unpredictable color shifts caused by factors such as water depth, poor lighting conditions, or the limitations of artificial strobes used to illuminate the scene.   Luckily, new tools in photography software are making a big difference. With the release of Lightroom Classic v14.4, Adobe has introduced an exciting feature called the Point Color Tool. Think of this tool as a precise surgical instrument, more akin to a scalpel than a sle...

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