JimH123 wrote:
DxO, by itself, is not a complete solution. Using it with LR is the way to go.
Now here is an example:
Image one is a bridge on the inlet to Lake Anderson in Santa Clara County, which is in the Bay Area. We have had a LOT of rain lately and I was checking out how much the water had risen.
Image #1 is using LR only to get the best result I can get.
Image #2 is starting with DxO, adding some Prime Noise removal, then some microcontrast adjust, some ClearView adjust, some Smart Lighting, and then under Lens Softness, an increase in Details. Then back to LR for the final touches.
In my option, the DxO route definitely improved the image, especially the fine detail.
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Well that pretty much closes the deal for me. Great post and thanks for taking the time! Sounds like a lot of work but if you have a photo thats really special....taking the time delivers noticeably worthwhile result.