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How to use Photoshop Layer Masks and Layer Styles to simulate a graduated ND filter without the drawbacks of an actual filter

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Updated June 30, 2016

One of the greatest challenges in outdoor photography is properly exposing for contrasty lighting conditions.

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Originally Published December 27, 2011

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