Anna Proczek
November 2025 - Quiet waters at Dawn
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About the Image(s)
I added more exposure, pulled back highlights and shadows, added some vibrance, more texture & clarity. Removed some small objects from the water (in the distance).
Edited in online version of Lightroom.
Pic made with OM Systems OM-1 Mark II M4/3 camera on 11/5/2025.
OM Systems 12-40mm 2.8 II lens.
ISO100 @40mm f18 1/15sec
12 comments posted
Hi Anna, this is really intriguing because I notice the cloudy sky is quite like rippled water and I think you did the right thing giving it more light and contrast. Might be fun to try brightening the sea so it marries with the tones in the sky. Playing with the idea one could be a reflection of the other. Posted: 11/07/2025 01:04:44
Anna Proczek
Thank you Mark. Thank you for the suggestion. Posted: 11/10/2025 15:51:31
Hi Anna!
Nice sea landscape.
Just a little tip - straighten the horizon line :) Posted: 11/10/2025 14:27:27
Nice sea landscape.
Just a little tip - straighten the horizon line :) Posted: 11/10/2025 14:27:27
Anna Proczek
Thank you Natalia. :-) Now I'm worried that all my horizons will be off because I don't see that it's not straight haha. Posted: 11/10/2025 15:50:40
Hi Anna. Welcome to the group! I also like the texture in the sky. I'd consider adding a little more light to the water and the boat. I think the boat is positioned in just the right spot and needs a little more light to help it to really pop. The colours in the scene are very natural and peaceful. Posted: 11/11/2025 04:56:19
Anna Proczek
Thank you Suzanne! Posted: 11/12/2025 21:07:33
Anna Proczek
I did as suggested and it looks much better! Posted: 11/12/2025 21:10:04
Anna, your image is wonderful. I love the colors and the boat. As Suzanne mentioned, brightening the boat might let it stand out even more. In fact, a tighter crop and removing even more of the rocks could also help. I played with your photograph and made a few of these changes. I also modified the sky a bit.
Your thoughts?
Posted: 11/15/2025 21:49:49
Your thoughts?
Posted: 11/15/2025 21:49:49
My wife and favorite critic came by and said that the "sky looks too choppy." Naturally, I took this to heart. Here's the revised version.
Posted: 11/15/2025 22:16:39
Posted: 11/15/2025 22:16:39
Anna Proczek
Thank you Pete. I like it! Posted: 11/20/2025 14:59:56
Ann Welcome to the group. I believe everyone has giving you some great advice. Nothing to add. Posted: 11/17/2025 04:32:43
Anna Proczek
Thank you Posted: 11/20/2025 15:00:54