Epic Upgrade for Camera Raw/Lightroom: Layers and Masks — No More Photoshop?

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Camera Raw/Lightroom's local adjustment capabilities just got a major power-up!

In a recent Camera Raw update, the Masking feature (with layers built in) merged the former Radial/Graduated/Brush local adjustment tools, added AI-powered Select Sky/Select Subject, and introduced new intersect/add/subtract modes for selections. It's genuinely a joy to use.

Perhaps most uncomplicated edits will never need Photoshop again?

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