Masking

[PeterStewart]

Lightroom Version Number

15.2.1

Operating System

1. Windows 11

If I select ‘Subject’ when masking, and the subject is a bird in flight, why does the mask include the sky between feathers? Conversely, if I select ‘Sky’ the same area will be excluded, as shown in the attached.

Is there an adjustment that can be made to include this area automatically?

 

[Paul McFarlane]

An easy solution is to select the subject, then subtract the sky. Select subject isn't as intelligent as would be ideal!

 

[PeterStewart]

An easy solution is to select the subject, then subtract the sky. Select subject isn't as intelligent as would be ideal!

Hi Paul, That is what I currently do, but it can be very fiddly and time-consuming. Hoping for a quicker solution.

 

[Gnits]

It is an evolving technology, getting better all the time.

 

[clee01l]

Hi Paul, That is what I currently do, but it can be very fiddly and time-consuming. Hoping for a quicker solution.

You can ignore the gaps. My nemesis are tree branches against the sky. Some times a subtraction Mask on color helps.


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[Johan Elzenga]

Try object selection. That is often (much) better than subject selection.