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Local adjustments
Selectively lightening or darkening localized areas in the photo has traditionally
been referred to as dodging (lightening) and burning (darkening). Most photos
can benei t from some amount of dodging and/or burning; Figure 4-70 shows a
subtle example.

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Figure 4-70

Evaluate whether or not the photo could be enhanced with Lightroom's
localized adjustments. For example, are there light or dark areas that distract
from the subject? Could the appearance of depth and dimension be enhanced?
Dodging and burning can help in these situations.

Some very general, suggested uses for dodging and burning include:

• Direct eye movement within the frame

• Remo ve distractions

• Enhance depth and dimension

• Increase contrast and “pop”