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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Browncoat" data-source="post: 311242" data-attributes="member: 1061">Highlight clipping is actually a very useful tool. It shows the area of the image that are "blown out", or "hot spots". These are large areas that are 100% white, where all detail is lost. There are various tools you can use in Lightroom to minimize these areas, but more importantly, this is an excellent image to discuss metering and proper exposure.The subject of your photo (foreground) is standing under a tree, and poorly lit. The background (unimportant) is out in the bright sun. When you shoot in auto modes, your camera tries to make everyone happy and rarely does a good job of it.</blockquote>