Eliminate Graininess and/or Blemishes after Shadow\Hilite?!?

[justravis]

Here is the original:

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/1/26/693683/DSC01053.JPG

Then I lightened it with Shadow\Highlite:

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/1/26/693683/DSC01053_-_lightened.jpg


Now I notice the photo has some weird texture when enlarged. I don't think it's grainey, but I don't know how to describe it.

In CS2, I have tried Despeckle, Dust & Scratches, Reduce Noise, Guasian and Surface Blur.

Any other advice?

Thank You!

[dflynn]

Instead of using shadow/highlight, apply adjustment layers using Levels, Curves and Color Balance

Here's a tutorial if you need help.
http://www.myjanee.com/tuts/adjlay/adjlay.htm


If you are still having problems feel free to come back with any questions.