Taeyoung Kang
April 2026 - Market Break
Original
About the Image(s)
I took this photo while visiting a seafood market with my family for dinner. I noticed a man taking a short break in a corner of the market, and I wanted to capture that quiet moment.
Equipment & EXIF
GALAXY S25 ULTRA, ISO 50, 69mm, 0.0EV, F2.4, 1/440s
For post-processing, I used Lightroom to adjust the crop and straighten the image, then converted it to black and white and refined the tonal balance. I also used an AI eraser to remove some distracting elements, such as a messy railing, in order to simplify the frame.
4 comments posted
Nice job cleaning up the original, Taeyoung!
The conversion to b& W simplifies the story; but the preponderance of red an green in the original is pleasing and adds to the impression of a busy noisy market.
As cropped, there are still distractions from the main subject, especially the white elements. I took the liberty of cropping a bit more as something to consider.
Nice story telling image! Posted: 04/09/2026 22:38:05
The conversion to b& W simplifies the story; but the preponderance of red an green in the original is pleasing and adds to the impression of a busy noisy market.
As cropped, there are still distractions from the main subject, especially the white elements. I took the liberty of cropping a bit more as something to consider.
Nice story telling image! Posted: 04/09/2026 22:38:05
I've carefully looked at the cropped image you shared. As you mentioned, simplifying the upper part really helps guide the viewer's attention more effectively. I'll be more mindful of framing when shooting in the future. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. Posted: 04/16/2026 11:06:56
I agree with Elsie about the crop.The edit is good. Nicely done. Posted: 04/14/2026 15:56:23
I agree, I can see it now too. Thank you so much for your kind words. Next time, I'd love to get it right in-camera without relying on editing. Posted: 04/16/2026 11:12:06