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There are multiple ways to achieve this kind of thing. Using layer>adjustment>thresshold will give you think black outlines around the shadowed areas.

The method I'm showing you uses layer fx (at bottom of layers panel). Duplicate original (always keep a copy). Now click on the fx symbol and choose blending options. When the dialogue window opens, go to 3rd box, blend if. Choose the right (white) slider and move to left. Once the details start to disappear more than you want, hold down the alt/opt key and split them. Move the left half more left till you get the effect you want. The last thing I did was apply a layer mask and paint in black over parts I wanted removed or decreased in opacity.

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You can, of course, go further with the blend if option or the layer mask. So, taking the layer mask a step further:

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