photoshop Use luminosity Mask
Luminosity Mask, which is luminosity based mask, is getting popular in the world of post process.
This is not difficult, you can just try it. I recommend TK panel, which I've been used for years.
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photoshop Photoshop & Lightroom: you need to learn first for fine art photography
After all these two softwares are default. I've been used these for years, and I don't need any software for my B&W fine art photography.
thought Welcome to my new “YW photography”
Yoshihiko Wada renewed his web site. You can see his artwork, tutorial from his website. Let's check it out.