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Sharpen Just Specific Parts of My Image?

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There are three ways, and I covered one already on page 228 (using the Sharpen tool). But, this is probably the way I do it most often: Start by pressing Command-J (PC: Ctrl-J) to duplicate the Background layer, then apply your sharpening using whichever filter or method you like best. Now, press-and-hold the Option (PC: Alt) key, and click on the Add Layer Mask icon at the bottom of the Layers panel (it’s the third icon from the left). This adds a black layer mask over your sharpened duplicate layer. Get ...

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