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Sunrise in Yellowstone - Full Edit with the TK9 Plugin for Photoshop

The Joy of Editing with Dave Kelly via YouTube

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Learn comprehensive landscape photo editing techniques in this detailed tutorial that demonstrates a complete workflow for processing a sunrise image from Yellowstone's Artist Point using the TK9 plugin for Photoshop. Follow along as the instructor transforms Mike Christian's original photograph through multiple enhancement stages, beginning with basic adjustments in Lightroom Classic before moving to advanced Photoshop techniques. Master the art of enlarging the moon for dramatic effect, then discover how to balance contrast between sky and foreground elements using zone-based adjustments. Explore targeted color correction methods for foreground trees, water enhancement using color grading tools, and selective highlight and shadow adjustments to create depth and dimension. Practice advanced techniques including strategic vignetting and color cast removal from specific elements like waterfalls. The tutorial provides downloadable practice files including both enlarged and original moon versions, plus detailed PDF notes for step-by-step reference. Gain hands-on experience with luminosity masks, blend-if techniques, dodging and burning, and the complete TK9 plugin toolkit while developing a professional landscape photography workflow that brings out the natural beauty and mystery of dramatic outdoor scenes.

Syllabus

Intro
TK Web Store Information
Lightroom Classic Information
Enlarge the size of the moon
Balance and Contrast of Sky and Foreground
Adjust Zones 1 through 5
Adjust Color Balance on the Foreground Trees
Adjust the Water with a Color Grade Tool
Lighten Highlights in the Foreground
Darken upper Foreground Shadows in the trees and rocks
Vignette
Remove Yellow cast from the waterfall
Overall Before and After
Outro

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