Sylvia Williams
May 2025 - Japan
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About the Image(s)
This photo was taken somewhere in the Nagasaki prefecture at Kuroko Island in Hirado in Japan. What I am trying to show is how much always seems to be going on in Japan. It is very mountainous, yet one is never far from the coast. The water is always a gorgeous blue. I like that it has the Torii gate and a shrine to Benzaiten. A boat in the water and people fishing near the lighthouses.
Does it show too much? The sky and the water are not as beautiful as in my memory. All editing suggestions are welcome.
This was taken with a Nikon 7ii. Nikkor Z 28-400 lens, 115 mm, 1/2000 sec at f/6.7
I used Topaz Photo AI to sharpen it. Then I took it to Lightroom to straighten it and try to do some color balancing.
1 comment posted
Sylvia, I can understand your fascination. The way you write, Japan is a wonderful country. As a photographer, you naturally want to have everything in the image - the boat, the fishermen, the island, the mountains in the background.
I really like your image, as it shows exactly your impressions.
I changed the contrast and brightness a little and removed the haze in Photoshop. Finally, I cropped the image to 16:9.
Maybe you like my small changes.
Posted: 05/07/2025 18:12:25
I really like your image, as it shows exactly your impressions.
I changed the contrast and brightness a little and removed the haze in Photoshop. Finally, I cropped the image to 16:9.
Maybe you like my small changes.
Posted: 05/07/2025 18:12:25