About the Image(s)

Title: Lounge
Description: This image captures the lighting in a lounge. As I sat enjoying my cold drink, I was drawn to the scene by the intriguing interplay of light. To balance the exposure, I adjusted the settings to prevent highlight clipping from the outside. This adjustment dimmed the indoor lighting, allowing the neon glow to stand out and accentuate the curve of the ceiling.

Camera: Lumix G9 Mk2 with Leica 12-60 mm lens
Exposure: 1/100 sec at f/16, ISO 400
Focal Length: 12 mm

Post Processing:
Lightroom was used for basic tonal adjustments. The image was then further enhanced with Topaz Photo AI for noise reduction. After returning to Lightroom, the overall appearance was adjusted using dodging and burning with local masks.