The discovery of a blown sky—where highlights are so overexposed they become a featureless white void—is often considered a fatal technical error. 

Conventional wisdom suggests that since no data exists in these clipped regions, the image is beyond saving. However, a more sophisticated approach than simply dropping the highlights slider can breathe life back into these "lost" frames.

Instead of accepting the data void, this method utilizes generative fill to synthesize plausible textures and gradients that mimic the surrounding cloud structures. This effectively converts "dead" pixels into workable information.

By isolating the overexposed area with a sky mask and applying the Remove Tool, photographers can reconstruct the scene's dynamic range. This restoration grants full creative control over dehaze, contrast, and color temperature, ensuring the final image maintains its professional depth and tonal intentionality.

• Isolate the Problem: Use a Sky Mask to see exactly where the data is clipped.
• Generative Reconstruction: Use the Remove Tool to paint over white voids.
• Refine the Texture: Choose the best AI-generated variation for a natural look.
• Regain Control: Adjust exposure and dehaze on the newly created texture.