| Copyright © 2005 Josh Audette |
I ended up using levels and curves to try and find some of that lost detail as well as to bring the ice & snow to a more representative colour.
Technique:
duplicate the image;
decompose the duplicated image to LAB and have a look at the luminance channel to see just how much detail is available (just for info's sake - close this window after);
duplicate the original layer;
adjust levels and curves; only worry about details below the skyline;
apply white mask;
use gradient tool to transition right on the skyline (below=white (opaque), above=black(transparent))
Photo Properties
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Make
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OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
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Model
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E-300
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Aperture Value
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f/10
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Color Space
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sRGB
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Exposure Bias Value
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0 EV
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Exposure Program
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Program
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Flash
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No Flash
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Focal Length
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14 mm
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ISO
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100
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Metering Mode
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Multi-Segment
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Shutter Speed Value
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1/250 sec
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Date/Time
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2005-02-27 14:35:46
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