How To Fix A Weak Sky in Lightroom CC

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Clouds streak over the snow-covered Badlands in this 30-second exposure. Learn the art of the long exposure with my comprehensive guide, Stretching Time .

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Badlands Photo Safari Report

It's November, and I'm back from my eighth consecutive trip bringing clients to the South Dakota Badlands. This was the first time I'd gone in the fall, and while I knew the weather could be unpredictable, none of us expected snow! Despite some chilly mornings, we all got some incredible photos from the trip. I'm working on my plans to return in 2019, so stay tuned for dates!

2018 Badlands Photo Gallery

My 2019 tours include Galapagos, London & Paris by night, Birds in Flight San Diego, and Colorado Wildflowers. Be sure to check out my complete listing of upcoming instructional photo tours.

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You can quickly and easily fix a weak or washed out sky in Lightroom CC.

Tip of the Month: Fix a Weak Sky in Lightroom CC

If landscape and outdoor photography is your thing, then you know that sometimes a sky can simply be weak. Whether it's haze or a challenging exposure, a weak sky makes your photo uninspiring. While I'm not a fan of sky replacements, I do like making my skies look nicer. My latest YouTube video will show you how to fix that sky in Lightroom Classic CC so that it looks nice but not unnatural.

London (and Paris) Calling! Price reduced through Nov. 24th

With a little elbow grease, my travel specialist was able to renegotiate our costs for the 2019 London/Paris Photo Tour. The result: significant savings on this photo tour, as long as you book by November 24th .

When: April 20-28, 2019

Where: London & Paris

Topics: Travel and urban cityscape photography by day and night

RSVP by Nov. 24th

Learn advanced selection and sharpening techniques with my newly updated video tutorials for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic CC.

Updated! Lightroom Training Videos

I've updated my two most popular Lightroom training videos to bring them in line with new features found in Lightroom Classic CC 2018. Each video is approximately 90 minutes long and takes you into the kind of detail you won't find in most traditional Lightroom Courses. Each video includes a printable PDF notes packet that you can use for reference.

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Stretching Time: Mastering the art of the long exposure

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