Graphics Programs Reference
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Turn off the background layer so that only the flower is visible and add a new adjustment
layer. The adjustment layer will automatically be added to the layers panel and labeled as
shown in
Figure 69
.
Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Brightness/Contrast
Start by increasing the
Contrast
— I increased it to 38 on a 100 point scale.
Next adjust the
Brightness
— I increased it to 20 on a 150 point scale.
The image is starting to come to life.
Time for another adjustment layer. We will use
Levels
.
Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Levels
Figure 70
shows the values that I used for the right (212) and left (28) sliders (Yellow
Backdrop area) as well as the balance point slider —.90.
Once again, we have a noticeable improvement in the image. So, let's add another adjust-
ment layer. The first two layers affected the tonal values. This time we will enhance the
color.
