Source: Yiliu Image Author: Wildfire Island Landscape and Portrait HDR effect production has the same idea. It can be roughly divided into three major steps: The first step is to fine-tune the color and contrast of the picture to achieve a high-definition and high-contrast tone. The second step is to use a filter to enhance the clarity of the image and appropriately reduce the saturation of the image. The third step is post-processing of details, repairing overexposed and dark parts to make the picture more unified.
Original picture
![](https://images.downcodes.com/u/upload/2012/09/04/20120904171647142.jpg)
final effect
![](https://images.downcodes.com/u/upload/2012/09/04/20120904171647142(1).jpg)
1. First, let’s add a Levels adjustment layer to enhance the overall contrast. The values are as shown below.
![](https://images.downcodes.com/u/upload/2012/09/04/20120904171647142(2).jpg)
2. Now let’s add a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer and reduce the saturation. If you like, you can also adjust the hue using the Hue slider in this step.
![](https://images.downcodes.com/u/upload/2012/09/04/20120904171647142(3).jpg)
3. Now let’s add a Curves adjustment layer to further adjust the contrast and brightness. You need to add three node adjustments as shown below.
![](https://images.downcodes.com/u/upload/2012/09/04/20120904171647142(4).jpg)
4. Now, we want to add clarity. Duplicate the background layer and press Ctrl + Shift + ] to put it on top. Then go to: Filter > Other > High Contrast Preserve, with a value of at least 10.
![](https://images.downcodes.com/u/upload/2012/09/04/20120904171647142(5).jpg)
5. Set the blending mode of this layer to "Overlay".
![](https://images.downcodes.com/u/upload/2012/09/04/20120904171647142(6).jpg)
6. The face is a bit overexposed and needs to be repaired simply by using the burn tool.
![](https://images.downcodes.com/u/upload/2012/09/04/20120904171647142(7).jpg)
7. Create a new layer and press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + E to stamp the layer. Select the burn tool, set the exposure to: 50%, and darken the red area in the picture below slightly.
![](https://images.downcodes.com/u/upload/2012/09/04/20120904171647142(8).jpg)
8. Select the Dodge Tool to slightly brighten the eyes.
![](https://images.downcodes.com/u/upload/2012/09/04/20120904171647142(9).jpg)
Final effect: