Got a great shot that’s just a bit too hazy to be usable? Is early morning mist (or pollution-induced smog) holding you back?

Don’t let haze phase. Here’s a quick trick to regain the details in your gloomy shots with a little Photoshop finesse. (Paint Shop Pro and The Gimp work, too.)

The effect is subtle, only takes a few minutes, and results in noticeably improved shots!

Eliminate Haze in your photos
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