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If you don't mind some slight changes to the image you can always copy/paste/manipulate from other (lighter) areas of the image


 

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Create a Curves adjustment layer (or Levels, or any other adjustment or live filter) and then restrict its action by using a Luminosity-based blend mode. Try using a “darks” luminosity mask using the macros linked below.

 

Affinity Photo 2, Affinity Publisher 2, Affinity Designer 2 (latest retail versions) - desktop & iPad
Culling - FastRawViewer; Raw Developer - Capture One Pro; Asset Management - Photo Supreme
Mac Studio with M2 Max (2023}; 64 GB RAM; macOS 13 (Ventura); Mac Studio Display - iPad Air 4th Gen; iPadOS 17

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I used a Curves Layer and a Levels Layer.

The Curves Layer is shown below, and has a "Darks 3" luminosity mask attached. It also uses a "Lighten" blend mode.

5ab7d758bb11f_CurvesLayer.thumb.jpg.40e38f979c827fe62764f8256a32cc30.jpg

The Levels Layer is below, using a "Lights 2" luminosity mask and a "Multiply" blend mode.

5ab7d75b4f35c_LevelsLayer.thumb.jpg.a9057fa0f08a23bedfa3a6ed942268ea.jpg

Here is the final version:

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Of course, you can add additional Adjustments on top of this to "punch up" the colors a bit - Curves, Contrast, HSL, etc.

Affinity Photo 2, Affinity Publisher 2, Affinity Designer 2 (latest retail versions) - desktop & iPad
Culling - FastRawViewer; Raw Developer - Capture One Pro; Asset Management - Photo Supreme
Mac Studio with M2 Max (2023}; 64 GB RAM; macOS 13 (Ventura); Mac Studio Display - iPad Air 4th Gen; iPadOS 17

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