Andres Valdespino
About the Image(s)
We were in Florence in spring of 2023 and walking on a bridge across the Arno around sundown. I first noticed the reflection of the sun and then noticed the rower. The cropped final photo is a bit unconventional as it has both horizontal and vertical lines. But I felt I needed to keep both the reflection of the sun and the swirls from the oars in the final composition. I also attach the original.
I shot this with my Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT with a 28-90mm lens, f/11 at 1/320 sec. ISO 400. I processed in Lightroom by bringing the rower out of the shadows, adjusting Highlights, Whites and Blacks, and some Dehazing.
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12 comments posted
The post processing that renders the golden sunlight makes the image more beautiful. The circles of water show that the rower is going backwards. To me, the rower in nearly a silhouette makes the viewer want to study more.
I'd prefer to crop a bit on the top to eliminate the bright area.   Posted: 10/20/2024 20:24:09