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John -

Despite your clear and helpful message Photoshop still has me confused.

Here are a couple of questions that I've illustrated with some sample layers. My actual file has too many layers!

If you'd prefer I can post these questions to the whole group.

Are any of the below three layer groups (A,B,C) correct?

Starting at the bottom with "Layer A" - I selected an object in my image and created a layer mask from the selection, which automatically puts the mask in the same layer as the image. I then decide to add an adjustment layer, which goes above those two. If, as you said, I am instead to  "use the Layer Mask on the Adjustment Layer" does that mean that the Layer Mask goes ABOVE the adjustment layer? How to get it there?

Or is "Layer B" more correct?

Layer C just has an image and an adjustment above it. If I want to add a Layer Mask, should I insert it in between the Image and the Adjustment Layer? How is that done?

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