On this picture I used the eye dropper to even his skin tones, I burned the tree and the metal door to give it more contrast. I use the curves tool that I never have used till Jackie Jeans tutorials showed me the beginning of curves and gave me more understanding. I plan to never use the exposure button again...my go to till now. I also never used the mask feature till Jack Jean, I masked this photo and kept his skin lightened while the other parts dark. Jack Jean took the fear of using masking away and now its the one tool I believe will be my most favorite. Thank you