A Powerful Way to OVERCOME Everyday Landscape Photography PROBLEMS!!

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In this week’s episode, we discuss a powerful way to overcome everyday landscape photography problems. Out of all the tools, brushes and filters inside of Lightroom, there's one feature that I consistently hear is overlooked or rarely used for various different reasons. And, these reasons usually range from not being comfortable with how to apply it, or not being comfortable with the benefits of using it, or not knowing that it even exists. I did the exact same thing the first couple of years that I used Lightroom as well, but one things for certain, I now think this might be the most under appreciated tool in all of Lightroom. And, that's the purpose of this week's video, to discuss how you can improve your landscape photos with Split Toning.
In this video, I review what Split Toning is, how it works, the problems that it can solve, and how it can transform your landscape photos. There isn't many photo editing tools that I get this excited about, but I think split toning is one that's worth the high praise. There's many practical ways you can use split toning to solve common landscape photography problems and also multiple different ways you can get creative with it as well.
So the next time you encounter any of these common landscape photography issues, I hope you can use the information from this video to test out split toning on some of your landscape photos.
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[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

What’s your most common landscape photography problem?

[@TheMoodyPhotographer]

It was the white balance, because I always had a problem feeling that my photos are looking more yellow as they should or I mean as the scene was during taking the photo 😅

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

@@TheMoodyPhotographer I do the exact opposite where I always thing my photos are too blue or cold.

[@FrankPietersen]

Hi Mark, thanks for the great explaination. The worst thing I have troubles with is some focusstacking. When you have a large distance between foreground and background and you can make any "between" shots because there is a gap between (like a ditch in the landscape) it is hard to create a good focusstack. There is a lot of noise/out of focus edges araound the edge of the "closeby-picture". I hope you understand what i meant. Maybe you can create some more in depth video about focusstacking and how to solve problems?

[@robertforehand]

While not a problem, during this time of isolation I find myself thinking about the way I shoot, and how I can make changes to improve. Do you ever find yourself bracketing while focus stacking? In other words, bracket one area of focus, then move deeper into a photo, bracketing again, and so on? It certainly would be more work to blend each set of bracketed images, and then focus stack them. I wonder if it could make for a better photo, or if it would end up being an unrealistic HDR result. As to your topic today... I've only recently started playing with split toning, and have really noticed the results. I too find that many of my shots end up on the cool end, especially in the shadows. Thanks again for another great video this week.

[@jjfranco0426]

Me - taking the time to do it right - I believe I have an eye - but its much like my golf game - if I could just hit the ball straight I'd be good - I am learning from your videos

[@davidalliger]

That was one of the best explanations videos I have seen. Actually it makes sense now. Thank you, Mark.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Many thanks for the great comment David!

[@echoauxgen]

Thank You so much for the explanation of Split Toning and how to use it PROPERLY!!! Also the lighting behind you the LED light is very white but the surface it shines on is most always blueish but if you look at it with your eyes it will be just a brighter surface. Kinda like a cloudy day having blueish surface but your eyes see just a dimming of light and a little greying (the brains conversion of what we see) the clouds are shades of grey but the camera sees shades of blue to purple. Great colors in your room by the way, would make a great cross stitch pattern and drive a tread chooser crazy.

[@URSENIORUTUBER55]

Mark you should do a webinar.... you are truly gifted in both your teaching and photography skills......Thank you. For sharing theses remarkable skills..Mike

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Really appreciate that Mike - thank you!

[@KnobVein]

Gotta say man, out of all the KZbin channels on photography I watch, yours is definitely the most in depth and informative! Keep it up you’re doing a really good job 👍

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Steve Adams Thanks so much Steve!! Really appreciate this👍

[@smooth6718]

I keep saying that this is "your best yet" each time I watch one of your new productions. But this one was truly great for me. I had no idea that there was even a "split-toning" section. After you said to look at the various items on the right in the Develop module, I saw no "split-toning" at all. But when you said to right-click somewhere in the column, I did, and Whoa! A drop-down appeared that I never knew existed. I saw no "split-toning," but there was a "color-grading" item, so I clicked on it. Fantastic! Apparently, LR has changed the name in its later updates (I pay for the cloud version), and the rainbow of colors in three different circles, representing highlight, midtones and shadows looked to be much easier to use. I tried all three on an old photo of a sunrise that I had rated as a 1-star that I had destined for the trash heap because it was so "blah." Your word, "bland" was too good for it. But after playing with all three color circles, my old photo "popped!" I then went to the HSL section (don't ask me why I did that... just inquisitive, I guess... and the image was even enhanced for the better. I changed the 1-star to a 3-star, which for me I define as a "Keeper." But not a 4-star, which is a "portfolio" grade for me, but nevertheless, I could not believe that I had completely salvaged an image that I was about to delete. Many thanks, once again, Mark. I began watching for your new issues about four months ago, and now your videos are the first I look for every Wednesday.

[@peterg3021]

Split toning had been the one that I did not know how to manage soundly. But not anymore. Thanks for your easy to understand process of this tool. Now I have something else to keep me occupied during these isolation times

[@kentaufderheide8454]

I never used split toning before. After I watched your video I tried it out on a shot that I took last night while "social distancing" at the park. It worked great. Thanks!!

[@anamushabbir4086]

I like your videos. Another hidden option you just revealed for better landscapes, thank you so much. Keep up the good work.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much!

[@alanhumbard8298]

I’ve read about split toning but the way you explained it was so much better. Your videos never let me down whether on location or in your office

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Alan Humbard Thanks Alan! This is great to hear.

[@DJshutterfly]

I'm really liking your channel and information. So many of the other channels are getting too much "filler" talk. I know your videos are going to be worth watching. Lots of content and useful insights. Thanks for these!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much - I really appreciate that!

[@wichstad]

Hi Mark, I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and now I watch your videos almost every day. I really like your calm way of explaining things. Also I followed your thoughts on becoming a professional and make a living of your photgraphs. Good for you. I wish you all the bestfor the future and keep the content coming, it is highly appreciated. I do mostly underwater photography, but I can adopt a lot of your tips for my photos as well. Take care! Greetings from Norway!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much for the great comment - it's very much appreciated!

[@1inkedchick]

Mark, I truly appreciate your tutorials. I learn something from each of your videos. Thank you!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Stacey A This is great to hear - thank you!

[@brianjennings2185]

Excellent. I had no idea. Fun going back over older photos as we socially distance ourselves.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks Brian - yep we all have a bit more time on our hands now.

[@tungalpilt6307]

These are really common problems, thank you for explaining how to solve these with completely unused tool in LR. So far I’ve used hue in HSL section, especially on sunsets.

[@tungalpilt6307]

Good feedback for the applied split toning as whole is switching the photo to black and white. It is not neutral grey scale anymore.

[@adeledow452]

Another door yourve opened for me thanks Mark - love how simply you explain things.

[@alichemgalen179]

Thank you. I just tried this out with some different photos, not just landscape, and it’s given me some really nice results.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Alichem Galen Great to hear this!

[@sarahlyndsay]

Great vid Mark! I love how you explain your topics... great job!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Many thanks Sarah! I really appreciate that:)

[@KingCovfefe]

Great video, definitely an often overlooked menu. You mention trying to match a color in the scene; there's actually an easy (semi hidden) way to do this: select the color picker, then click down on any random color. While still holding the mouse button down, drag the color picker onto your photo to the color you want to match, then release the button. Presto, matched colors. Fun fact, I think this works most (all?) places a color picker is used.

[@davebassP5]

I tend to drop the blue slightly on my outdoor photos, but have never thought about using the split toning method. Good idea. Thanks for the video.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks Dave!

[@drnick4114]

Another great video Mark. You are able to explain things clearly with a nice calm tone and feel

[@stuartcarter3672]

Great video mark.. I must admit I always end up skipping over this.. I have never used it and to be honest have never even thought about using it. You’ve made it that little more user friendly.. thank you 👍🏻

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Glad to hear it Stuart!

[@melissam731]

You're so right!! Split toning has always been one of those tools I've ignored. This really helped me to understand. Looking forward to trying split toning now. Thanks for this tutorial!!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much for watching Melissa!

[@pphotosweden8187]

Great explained Mark. And I have to give you praise for your calm way, which suits photography really well. It is also very unusual to visit such a relaxed channel on youtube nowadays where most things should be hyped and cool. Greetings from Sweden

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Many thanks - I really appreciate it!

[@einmanaulfur]

Haven't finished the video yet ... looking forward to finally understanding split toning ... but I need to say ... "Custom Develop Panel" ... Mind blown!!! How wonderful is that?

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Catherine B. Such a great hidden feature!

[@DavidEAdams-kn5ul]

I just want to thank you, Mark, for explaining LR in such a wonderfully comprehensive, yet fully understandable manner. I believe I have now watched all of your videos and thoroughly enjoy applying the concepts to both my current photos and revisits of older images (especially the latter in these times). Looking forward, as always, to your next post!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

David E. Adams Thanks so much David! I really appreciate your support!

[@BRCPres1]

Thanks for explaining split toning techniques in Lightroom. Really helps me to better understand this feature.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Always happy to do it Bob!

[@JacobFCO]

Thank you so much. I am still very new to Lightroom and never knew what split toning actually did. Always just skipped over it when editing.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

It’s a great tool! Glad to hear the video was useful!

[@SemanticallyObscured]

I loved the purple sky with the orange sunset

[@tianyuchen1676]

Great video, Mark! I've been following your channel for the last couple of months and I've learned more in these months than I ever had in the past years!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Tianyu Chen This is great to hear - thank you!

[@Graygeezer]

Thanks Mark! This speaks directly to issues I’m struggling with in my Norway photos. So much dynamic range!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Happy to do it!

[@MFP_Photography]

I have always struggled with split toning....underatanding AND use. This simple demo and explanation goes a long way in showing how easy it is to use so I don't have to be afraid of using it. With all the free time at home i am going to pull out some older photos and try this out. Thanks Mark...I hope you and your family are safe and doing well!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much Mickey! I hope the same for you and yours as well!

[@mikegindling4236]

Thanks, tis was on of the best videos describing split toning I've seen.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much Mike!

[@dougedwards7570]

simple and concise - nicely done !!

Mark, thanks again for making sense of another LR tab. You made it look easier.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much!

[@vnorcliffe14]

Thank you - I never knew exactly how to use this tool! I'm looking forward to going back to some photos in the past and try this out.

[@sramabadran]

Great tip! Thanks! 🔥

[@TheChocolateDad]

Fantastic explanation of split toning. I always knew it was a powerful tool, but never felt confident in the way I applied it to my images.

[@josephstanski5180]

It like your white balancing the shadows and highlights seperately to taste - nicely done.

[@celinemorisset5533]

Thank you Mark, you have succeeded in making a clear explanation on Split Toning. I'm finally ready to use it. Sounds like a very powerful tool. Thanks, you're the best!

[@robertharrison4291]

Hi Mark, another great video, before watching I had no idea how to use that tool, thank you so much.

[@colliescameraaction8944]

Mark - this is brilliant, thank you so much. You really cram so much knowledge into your videos in a concise way. Nothing feels like time wasting.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much! I know everyone’s time is valuable so I try not to waste any of it.

[@andregalle8027]

Hi Mark, thanks a lot for this video. What I like most in your videos, that even if I´m not a native speaker, I fully understand your explainations. Your mix between theory and practical examples is very helpful and helps to transport it in my own pictures. Keep it up!!!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

André Galle Thank you Andre!

[@margaretthomas9634]

Thanks, Mark, I've never heard of spilt toning before, I will certainly look for it and try it out. Another great video!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much Margaret!

[@mattnovak5896]

Great video Mark! You really have a knack for explaining everything in a way that gets through to me! Thank!👊🏼

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Matt Novak Thank ya Matt! Glad to hear it.

[@tomwarrington4150]

Great tips Mark! I've dappled with split toning before but you really broke it down and explained it well. I have a much better understanding of it. Thanks!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Tommy Warrington Thanks for checking out the video Tommy!

[@TheOnlyGuess]

Thank you very much for the tip. I have always struggled with colors in my sunset images and try to fix this with curves adjustments and masking but this generally create hallows.

[@collinanderson3432]

Great video, thanks Mark. Finally an explanation of Split Toning.

[@alb41ful]

Another great video! Will give split toning a try. Thanks Mark!

[@SaintJimmy72]

Your videos and the way you speak are always so helpful, thank you! Gonna try that out right away :)

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

speakingthetruth Thanks so much - really appreciate it!

[@johnsholian4318]

Excellent treatise on split-toning Mark! I’ve always just ignored it because I was clueless as to how it worked. Definitely something to keep in my mind going forward and also going back to previously edited images. Thank you!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Many thanks John!

[@pauloricardoferreira2841]

Great tips, Mark. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Always inspiring.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much Paulo!

[@tylerjordan7457]

Thanks for the tips mark definitely will be using split toning more!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Tyler Jordan Glad to do it Tyler!!

[@ekevanderzee9538]

Great, thanks! Never saw the use of split-toning. Now it seems essential. Great vid.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Glad you enjoyed it👍

[@MetlDOME]

Thank you for this! This is a fantastic tool to put in the PS bag!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

MetlDOME Happy to do it!

[@mikehirst3294]

This was awesome thanks. I can't wait to try it.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks Mike!

[@wendynewing8834]

Thank you so much for this video. It is so informative. Great stuff!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks Wendy!

[@BubblesPothowari]

Great demo of Split Toning. Thank you.

[@joannahiattkim3680]

I knew about split toning, but usually forget to use it! Per your suggestion, I went back to a "meh" photo that I really wanted to work but just wasn't. Tried the split toning and I think it actually is pretty good now! thanks!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

This is great to hear!

[@bernardsaumier5384]

Very good to explain split tone...can't wait to try it. Thanks

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Bernard Saumier Thanks Bernard!

[@piotrfilipek4187]

Great video Mark. I NEVER used or understood Split tone before. This was a great way to wrap my head around it. Going to have to try it on some images from a trip last month.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thank you! Glad the video was helpful!

[@cristinacoltro4517]

Great video. Can’t wait to try this tool that I never paid attention to before. Thank you!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much Cristina!

[@vincentlerie2911]

Hi Mark, the best explanation and demonstration I have seen for split toning for something I have tried to understand. Armed with the knowledge you conveyed I can now start using this tool effectively. Thanks so much!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Vincent Lerie Hey Vincent! Happy to hear the video was helpful👍

[@ElieZ]

I like that your background is also split toned ☺

[@williamcharlesworth4617]

What a great topic, MarK. Have fooled around with split toning, but never quite understood how it worked. Should have looked it up, but you have again come to my rescue. You have to be the best finisher on channel. Thanks for the encouragement. Have a lot of old images that could serve as samples to work on. Looking forward to your next video. Bill.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks Bill! Split Toning is great fun to play with on past photos - enjoy!

[@adriennedragophotography]

Thank you for such a detailed explanation of the Split Toning tool. I’m in the pool of folks who don’t use it, but will use it going forward for sure. Stay well!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much Adrienne! You do as well!

[@LaytonParham]

Thank You so much! This is great info!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks Layton!

[@willsimpsonphoto]

Big fan of using the split toning tool! Can really create some good style or more natural looking photos!

[@rgarlinyc]

Truly appreciate these insights! I have a ton of photos I'm going to have to revisit...

[@bobweiss8394]

Thank you! Very useful tool about which I was unaware.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Bob Weiss Thanks for watching Bob!

[@johanhefer3512]

Thanks Mark. It made it easier to understand seeing you apply it on the images. I thought you had to do the opposite in the shadows to what you do in the highlights!!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Johan Hefer Oh no! You can do it any way you’d like!

[@wahabdilawar]

Brilliant tip. Thank you very much for your time and effort.

[@andrewmckinney3053]

Many thanks, Mark .... very helpful!!!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Andrew McKinney Happy to hear it Andrew👍

[@Ronin760]

Great explanation! Learned a lot. I never thought split toning as a correction tool. I will give it a try. Thanks!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Frank Hernandez Thanks Frank👍

[@bio7021]

Another great video Mark ! Thanks again these really help me out.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Kim Krofchok Happy to do it Kim😀

[@GBB70]

Also my only unused edit tool in LR. Thanks for the clear instruction Mark. Just tried it on one of my images and now it will get the attention it deserves. Been using LR/PS for years and obviously still learning.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Gary Marshall Great to hear the video was helpful Gary!

[@hellanaterock]

Great video! I’ve never fully understood how or why to use split-toning, but this definitely helped give me some perspective!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Much appreciated Nate!

[@ukrainehamradio]

Thank you very much! You explain very clearly. Many take good photos, but few can explain how they do it.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Vlad fon Gurt Glad to do it and thank YOU for watching!

[@juanbusciglio1771]

Excellent video Mark, so well explained, thank you , is so easy to follow you man!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Juan Busciglio Photography Many thanks!!

[@martinagiusstreetphotography]

Awesome vlog. I work a lot with Lightroom and I have struggled with Split Tone. I have also watched and read a lot about it but this vlog and the way you showed and explained it is great and now I fully understand it. Many thanks for your great work. Keep Safe.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Really appreciate it Martin and thanks for checking out the video!

[@balazszsinkai9665]

Thanks Mark! Another helpful tutorial. I think myself all the time, that I know Lightroom enough but as always you show me something that I never really use effectively before.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Great to hear this weeks video was helpful!

[@genuinelocal6936]

That was a great explanation on how to use split toning - Thanks

[@jacklowther5981]

Excellent explanation of this technic. Thank you and stay safe.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Jack Lowther Thank ya Jack! You do the same.

[@PereaPhotography]

I love using split toning on just about all of my golden hour shots. Such a powerful tool and you presented it extremely well Mark. Great video as always!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Much appreciated Mike! It's a great tool to experiment with that's for sure!

[@bobtpapa]

Excellent job explaining this great tool.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Robert Thompson Thank you Robert!

[@volodymyrcuza9994]

Thanks a lot for another very useful video!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Volodymyr Cuza Thank for checking it out!

[@herkekaandorp5796]

I do my split toning through the use of gradient filter, with luminosity mask this gives me more control on the amount of split toning I use. For example if i only want to add it to the highest highlights and darkest shadows. keeping my mid tones as is or even add a third colour. Also using radial filters for the split toning in a certain area of my my photos.

[@patricksavage8519]

Brilliant explanation of split toning - thank you.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks Patrick! Glad you think so.

[@pm1Chh]

When i started edit my photos i ignored split toning for a long time period. Now as im getting a little bit better (at least i hope so) i start to use it a litle moore. From now on i think i will use it on every photo. Thank to you. Thank you for teaching me something new every week.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

It's a great tool thats for sure!

[@kenklontz1945]

Thanks for the info helping us with our time in lock down this is helpful

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

ken klontz Glad to hear it Ken👍

[@aashirwadtripathy1113]

This is the only thing I haven't used in my photography....thanks to you now I can set new levels to my skills

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Aashirwad Tripathy Glad the video was helpful!

[@paulasimson4939]

the transition map was really helpful in understanding split toning, thanks! And you're getting so close to 100000!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Many thanks Paula! It’s crazy - I can’t believe it!

[@gpraneeth3140]

Thank you so much.

[@ryanfoo9386]

AHA! As always, superb explanation and easy to understand. I'm honestly learning so much from your tutorials and edits!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Music to my ears! Thanks Ryan!

[@yoankolev91]

Hey Mark! You got my subscription! I like how you are always straight on point and provide very useful tips and real world examples. You are an excellent content creator! I am new to Lightroom and photography but am very keen to learn more. I’ve watched a lot of your videos and now use a lot of what you have suggested. I feel you are much closer to us all when you show real life problems for photography and how to approach them, whilst most others just blab about tech. Thanks a ton and stay safe!

[@desertgecko4549]

Thanks, Mark! Usually, I agree with you and your videos, and I take away something from them. But today I'm humbled, and I've learned something entirely new. I can't wait to apply these techniques to future edits, and even to re-edit some of my old favorites.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

It’s such a fun technique to experiment with - hope you enjoy it!

[@KoreyHart]

Great video Mark! Keep it up

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Korey Hart Appreciate ya Korey!

[@StephenMilner]

Hey, what a great video. Keep up the good work! I look forward to your next video.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Really appreciate it Stephen!

[@dowhathappens89]

Great video! Going back over a few photos now

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Appreciate it Andrew!

[@tonygreenwoodN10]

Excellent tutorial - many thanks

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Tony Greenwood Thanks Tony!