Jay Wong  


Lord Fuji by Jay Wong

February 2025 - Lord Fuji

About the Image(s)

General Description:
"Lord Fuji" captures the tranquil majesty of Mount Fuji in the early morning light, with the rising sun painting the snow-capped peak in hues of delicate pink and soft blues. This photograph highlights the iconic mountain's grandeur and spiritual significance in Japan, presenting it not just as a natural wonder but as a revered guardian of the land. The image evokes a sense of peace and reverence, inviting viewers to appreciate the serene beauty and enduring strength of Mount Fuji at dawn.

Editing Description:
Generally, it is a boring photo??”there’s no magical light, no interesting foreground, no leading lines, and it’s a bit messy. However, it evokes a sense of solemnity in me. To enhance this feeling, I used the technique of overpowering light to emphasize the focus and create a sense of mystery around Mount Fuji, highlighting its perfect symmetry.


2 comments posted




Dawn Gulino
Interesting framing Jay. Reading how you processed it and framed it makes sense to me. However to my eye, the foreground is bit too busy and distracting to me.

I think I'd try to crop it just above the sign on the right. I like the steeple popping out of the trees.   Posted: 02/16/2025 02:16:06



Darcy Quimby   Darcy Quimby
Jay
Wow. It is an amazing image. I love the starkness of the mountain. I too thought the foreground was a tad busy until my eyes went to the mountain. You do see the mountain overpowering everything in a good way. I also like the leading line that was created by the few fall leaves.   Posted: 02/16/2025 08:00:04



 

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