Patw28 wrote:
You may be able to save a lot of time and PP if,when you see a lot of contrast in your scene, you switch to spot meterig and meter on the brightest spot of interest. Then check your histogram or hi-lite blinker to verify that you have not blown out points of concern.
You can dig out more detail in under exposed areas than you can in blown out areas (zero!).
I tried to play with PhotoShop a bit, blurring the background and recropping a bit