The clarity slider in Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom sharpens the midtowns of a photograph. It also adds a lot of visual impact. The colors seem more intense, contrast is boosted, and the overall effect is quite dynamic. If you like absolute realism in your photography, then you have to use this slider very judiciously. Just a slight movement to the right is enough. But if you are more into photographic art as opposed to photographic realism, then apply clarity to your taste. This shot of the white horses of the Camargue in France was embellished quite a bit and that's why it seems so visually powerful. My settings for this shot were 1/1250, f/5.6, 640 ISO, and I used a 24-105mm lens for this at the 24mm focal length.
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May 3, 2016, 11:28:59 AM
Jean P - Really beautiful! The horses, the splashing waves, the sky and sun, the reflection - everything is lovely.
Thank you for sharing your daily posts. I look forward to seeing what it will be each day. Your tips are so helpful to this beginner.