Tom Lee
July 2025 - Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower, Shanghai, China
About the Image(s)
About the Image: This image captures the iconic Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower rising along the banks of the Huangpu River.
This image was captured using a Lumix GX7 camera paired with a Panasonic 14-140 mm lens. The photo was taken at 1/1000 sec, f/4.7, ISO 1000, and 40mm. The images were processed using Lightroom and Photo AI. It was first adjusted for tonal balance. Noise reduction was then applied in Photo AI. Finally, local masking in Lightroom was used for dodging and burning to complete the editing process.
7 comments posted
Tom
I have to say I like it. I also like how the tip of the tower disappears into the fog. I did not realize that there was a ship in the image until I studied it. It reminds me of a newsprint image. Posted: 07/08/2025 05:26:54
I have to say I like it. I also like how the tip of the tower disappears into the fog. I did not realize that there was a ship in the image until I studied it. It reminds me of a newsprint image. Posted: 07/08/2025 05:26:54
Indeed, the ship is kind of dark and merged with the background. Posted: 07/24/2025 01:55:23
A good mono image and good conversion. I like tee tip of the building disappearing. It is definitely and image that works better in mono than in color. SO well done Posted: 07/13/2025 15:15:24
Thank you! Posted: 07/24/2025 01:54:25
I like the composition with the tower being the main item of interest and set off center to the right. I agree with Francois in that this looks better in mono and I appreciated the high amount of contrast that you have. I don't quite agree with Darcy and Francois in that I'd like to see the tip of the tower. I think the dull sky really helps out to accentuate the buildings, the ship, and the water. Technically in regards to the lighting, focus and contrast I think you did a great job. Posted: 07/22/2025 18:08:01
I was drawn to this scene because of the obscured tip of the tower - perhaps that's why it never occurred to me to remove the fog. Still, I'll try revealing the top and see how it changes the effect. Thank you! Posted: 07/24/2025 02:02:25
Dawn Gulino
Like the composition and the balance with the foreground. I also agree that this is great in B&W. Nice job processing it and love the little wisp of cloud at the top of the tower. Posted: 07/24/2025 01:51:17