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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

By Staff

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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