I've just encountered a minor issue with Lightroom, and thought to pass it along.

Some time ago, I opened an on-line shop, in which I offer prints of my images. At the outset, being concerned with image theft/misappropriation, I elected to upload my product images in low-res form, with watermarks. I'd created my logo in Illustrator, and so, I used that as my watermark. This was applied upon export by LR.

After a time, I began to note that my images, after uploading, seemed to be somewhat lack-luster, as in kinda flat and color-muted. I spent some time re-calibrating my monitor, but this did not seem to be the source of the problem.

Then, a few days ago, I integrated an app into my Shopify system, one that disables right-click and a few other methods of downloading an image. Then I began to replace my uploaded work, substituting watermark-free images for those already on-line. As I made the swaps, I noticed that that the appearance of my images improved, and not just by the removal of the watermark. The flat, color-muted appearance went away with removal of the watermark.

It appears that when LR adds a watermark, it also adds a slightly darker over-lay, which results in the flatness.

Perhaps this is intentional, but I do like the much-improved appearance of my work. And, aside from this little issue, I do very much appreciate LR - as well as the other Adobe apps.

I've just encountered a minor issue with Lightroom, and thought to pass it along.

Some time ago, I opened an on-line shop, in which I offer prints of my images. At the outset, being concerned with image theft/misappropriation, I elected to upload my product images in low-res form, with watermarks. I'd created my logo in Illustrator, and so, I used that as my watermark. This was applied upon export by LR.

After a time, I began to note that my images, after uploading, seemed to be somewhat lack-luster, as in kinda flat and color-muted. I spent some time re-calibrating my monitor, but this did not seem to be the source of the problem.

Then, a few days ago, I integrated an app into my Shopify system, one that disables right-click and a few other methods of downloading an image. Then I began to replace my uploaded work, substituting watermark-free images for those already on-line. As I made the swaps, I noticed that that the appearance of my images improved, and not just by the removal of the watermark. The flat, color-muted appearance went away with removal of the watermark.

It appears that when LR adds a watermark, it also adds a slightly darker over-lay, which results in the flatness.

Perhaps this is intentional, but I do like the much-improved appearance of my work. And, aside from this little issue, I do very much appreciate LR - as well as the other Adobe apps.

Seriously?? I HAVE solved the issue to my satisfaction. I simply thought to point out the issue I've encountered - and my satisfactory, so that others might be aware of the possibility that it may occur elsewhere. I, in no way, have suggested that I alone have uncovered an issue in the LR workflow.

I will proffer the possibility that other factors may have something to do with the matter, but, inasmuch as the anomaly has vanished for me, I see no need for further exploration, especially not to assuage your insistence.

Bless your heart.

I've just encountered a minor issue with Lightroom, and thought to pass it along.

Some time ago, I opened an on-line shop, in which I offer prints of my images. At the outset, being concerned with image theft/misappropriation, I elected to upload my product images in low-res form, with watermarks. I'd created my logo in Illustrator, and so, I used that as my watermark. This was applied upon export by LR.

After a time, I began to note that my images, after uploading, seemed to be somewhat lack-luster, as in kinda flat and color-muted. I spent some time re-calibrating my monitor, but this did not seem to be the source of the problem.

Then, a few days ago, I integrated an app into my Shopify system, one that disables right-click and a few other methods of downloading an image. Then I began to replace my uploaded work, substituting watermark-free images for those already on-line. As I made the swaps, I noticed that that the appearance of my images improved, and not just by the removal of the watermark. The flat, color-muted appearance went away with removal of the watermark.

It appears that when LR adds a watermark, it also Some time ago, I opened an on-line shop, in which I offer prints of my images. At the outset, being concerned with image theft/misappropriation, I elected to upload my product images in low-res form, with watermarks. I'd created my logo in Illustrator, and so, I used that as my watermark. This was applied upon export by LR.

After a time, I began to note that my images, after uploading, seemed to be somewhat lack-luster, as in kinda flat and color-muted. I spent some time re-calibrating my monitor, but this did not seem to be the source of the problem.

Then, a few days ago, I integrated an app into my Shopify system, one that disables right-click and a few other methods of downloading an image. Then I began to replace my uploaded work, substituting watermark-free images for those already on-line. As I made the swaps, I noticed that that the appearance of my images improved, and not just by the removal of the watermark. The flat, color-muted appearance went away with removal of the watermark.

It appears that when LR adds a watermark, it also adds a slightly darker over-lay, which results in the flatness.

Perhaps this is intentional, but I do like the much-improved appearance of my work. And, aside from this little issue, I do very much appreciate LR - as well as the other Adobe apps.

Perhaps this is intentional, but I do like the much-improved appearance of my work. And, aside from this little issue, I do very much appreciate LR - as well as the other Adobe apps.

I've just encountered a minor issue with Lightroom, and thought to pass it along.

Some time ago, I opened an on-line shop, in which I offer prints of my images. At the outset, being concerned with image theft/misappropriation, I elected to upload my product images in low-res form, with watermarks. I'd created my logo in Illustrator, and so, I used that as my watermark. This was applied upon export by LR.

After a time, I began to note that my images, after uploading, seemed to be somewhat lack-luster, as in kinda flat and color-muted. I spent some time re-calibrating my monitor, but this did not seem to be the source of the problem.

Then, a few days ago, I integrated an app into my Shopify system, one that disables right-click and a few other methods of downloading an image. Then I began to replace my uploaded work, substituting watermark-free images for those already on-line. As I made the swaps, I noticed that that the appearance of my images improved, and not just by the removal of the watermark. The flat, color-muted appearance went away with removal of the watermark.

It appears that when LR adds a watermark, it also adds a slightly darker over-lay, which results in the flatness.

Perhaps this is intentional, but I do like the much-improved appearance of my work. And, aside from this little issue, I do very much appreciate LR - as well as the other Adobe apps.

Seriously?? I HAVE solved the issue to my satisfaction. I simply thought to point out the issue I've encountered - and my satisfactory, so that others might be aware of the possibility that it may occur elsewhere. I, in no way, have suggested that I alone have uncovered an issue in the LR workflow.

I will proffer the possibility that other factors may have something to do with the matter, but, inasmuch as the anomaly has vanished for me, I see no need for further exploration, especially not to assuage your insistence.

Bless your heart.