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Ok. I can't find one but I'm sure one will turn up eventually

Gotta be apples and apples, remember. That photo of the two men is taken in overcast light. It matters.

I have a client that likes the desaturated look with greens. (Example is the 2 men right at the bottom in the middle) https://www.themerribee.com.au/?utm_campaign=626757282013&utm_medium=PaidSocial&utm_source=Pinterest&utm_content=2680088524336&pp=0&epik=dj0yJnU9SGxKOGhUSndnN1otZjZSMmtVc1pSMDlCTVppVXQ4ZzgmcD0xJm49QmI1aUlZV0R3Ym80bUNINnNfOWdSZyZ0PUFBQUFBR21TVXNR

It happens.

I have been going over this image. It looks like this PSD file was cropped. I can't believe I did that. Maybe I meant it to be a JPG and in my haste/fatigue I cropped it and called it PSD when it should have been a JPG. I have the original raw file, so I will re-do all the layers and save as I normally do. Sorry to have bothered you.

Gosh, I don't remember as this was in the summer. Possibly??

Did you do any editing steps that differ from your usual workflow?

Actually in the image shown, I did not add a sky. That was in another image with the same thing - no layers showing.

I do not edit in LR. The only thing I can see is that I added a sky to the image. There would be about 8 layers in the file that should be showing. Should I still try to flatten it?

How many layers do you believe should exist in the file?

They should be fine, just as long as it's a IPS Panel. That said, you may have to upgrade your Calibration Device / Software which may not be completely compatible with Mini-LED Lights. Technology just keeps pushing out things and old farts like me must adapt. If you do get a Mini-LED, please report back on how things go and if it calibrates well, matches your physical test prints, etc. Be sure to mention the Make / Model. Thanks!

Are you editing in LR first? This usually happens when doing something like a HDR or Panorama Merge in LR, possibly ACR. If you just opened the file (with no edits what-so-ever,) and it says, "Layer 0" just flatten and it will turn into the Background Layer that you are used to.

Screenshot please.

Hi Brian. I have a couple of PSD files that when I go to open them up again in PS, there are no layers. The only layer showing says "Layer 0". How do I go about finding the layers, if I can? Thanks so much.

Hi Brian! I would like to hear your opinion on IPS pc monitors with mini-LED backlight. Should we avoid using them or are they fine to work with? Thank you!

Agree

IPS stands for In-Plane-Switching. This type of display panel ensures that colors, contrast, sharpness are consistent from corner to corner, which is kinda important for editing photos. If your laptop doesn’t have one, it’s not a huge deal, you will need to purchase an external IPS Display and edit off of that. “That means I’m tied to a Desk!! I must be free!!” Yep. It sucks. This is why I really don’t like Laptops being used for Photo Editing, as 99% of them do not contain IPS Screens. I just got tired of arguing since people have a love-affair with laptops.

Recent Microsoft updates have been causing your exact issue. You can return it, but I’m 80% sure it’s going to happen with another unit, as soon as the crappy windows updates happen. It’s a Windows 11 thing Yes, you should routinely run Windows Update Manually, but not right away; meaning, let others be the Guinea Pigs and not you. For example, I just saw a notice that a recent windows 11 update killed access to hard drives. So lots of computers can’t boot. Lenovo updates are almost never automatic and you should run the Lenovo Update Tool every few months or so. I’m not sure what Lenovo calls their software now, just type Lenovo in the start menu and something should pop up.

I think I did, it had me updated and installing a bunch of stuff...or is it something that needs to be a manual thing? they said I can either return or replace but with all my stuff on it already I'm not sure the best option.

And I'm about to cry. I desperately needed a new laptop so I looked at the ram and graphics card etc and it all looked the same so I ordered the one I posted above. What is the IPS / OLED part mean? I honestly don't know about any of this.

The link I just sent...it's in stock. https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpadt/thinkpad-t1g-gen-8-16-inch-intel-laptop/21td000mus?orgRef=https%3A%2F%2Fask.damiensymonds.net%2F I just added one to my cart: It's just the 2025 model, which is fine. I'd buy it directly from Lenovo, sooner...rather than later.

That one is close, but it does not contain a IPS Display Panel. For editing photos and such, it NEEDS to be a IPS Based Display. Those suckers are tough to find in a Laptop, so if it's not mentioned in the tech specs, there is a 99.99999999999999999% chance it doesn't have one. I don't care about how fancy the OLED stuff is...it needs to be IPS, ESPECIALLY if you are editing photos.

Oh, it'll be similar to my other instructions.

Is this one comparable and good enough? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1888408-REG/acer_phn16_73_95nt_16_predator_helios_neo.html/overview