I have often expressed that I enjoy editing photos, even though I tend to post mainly realistic images, having them look like I saw them. On that note, all of my images have been edited, mostly I adjust the light and contrast—highlights and shadows—to enhance the overall feel of the photograph. Contrast plays a crucial role in making certain elements stand out and giving depth to the image. I do it so that it reflects the image I saw in my mind’s eye—hence the title; the world as I see it. Photography, for me, is not just about capturing moments but also about expressing my unique perspective and interpretation of the scenes before me, allowing viewers to experience the beauty and intricacies that I wished to convey. Through careful editing, I strive to invite others into my vision, ensuring that they appreciate the subtleties that might go unnoticed in a more straightforward representation.
I am going to start editing cityscapes, buildings, and industrial places in a more creative way. For a long time, I have wanted to venture towards this direction, and now I am excited to explore various artistic approaches that can bring a fresh perspective to my work. I plan to experiment with techniques such as dramatic lighting, unique angles, and vibrant color palettes to enhance the visual appeal of my photographs. By prioritizing these innovative methods in my editing process, I hope to creatively showcase buildings and cityscapes, transforming my photographs into something more artsy and captivating.
I am going to explore various angles to highlight architectural details. Finding unique vantage points can elevate the way buildings are presented in your images. Adjusting contrast can enhance the structural elements of buildings, making them stand out.
Vintage or black-and-white filters can transform standard images into stunning artistic representations.
Use color grading to enrich urban atmospheres.. Pay attention to the distinct textures found in urban environments, such as brickwork or glass in post-processing to create depth and interest in your cityscape photos. Play with the color tones in the image.
Use filters to create effects that align with the character of buildings and cityscapes.
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Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
Ritva–you always give me so much to think about. I mostly look to straighten or crop my photos. Any other editing eludes me. No more. Our photos are different, but I can still play around and see how I can ‘reflect the image in my mind’s eye.’ Thank you!
Thanks, it can be just a small tweak that makes a difference
Ritva, I also love editing. It surprises how much I have learned when I go back and re-edit an old photo. I like your whole series, but that last shot was my favorite. Something about the color palette is so charming and fitting.
Ritva, I also love editing. It surprises how much I have learned when I go back and re-edit an old photo. I like your whole series, but that last shot was my favorite. Something about the color palette is so charming and fitting.
It is about the try and error, that is how I learned and am learning
I enjoy editing and playing with photos. My edits are much like yours looking at light and contrasts, sometimes colour enhancement.
You would enjoy Kates once a month photo editing challenge.
Here’s my last one for an example and a link to her site
I think we all edit our photos a wee bit, but light and definition can nearly always be tweaked.
Leanne Cole is well worth following just for her image processing alone.
I’m anxious to see what you do. I do very little editing because I’m not creative or artistic. Vicki is right about Leanne. She takes a photo in daytime and edits it so it ends up looking like a nigh time shot.
What fun we can have with edits! From a slight tweak to a very different atmosphere…
Love B/W and Blue and gray tones!
I am partial to the bright colors photo – the colors contrast nicely with the background
This is such an interesting foray into the mind of a photo-editor. You have demonstrated how to change the mood and flavour of a photo by judicious editing. Personally, like Lois, I do no more than crop and straighten: or junk a photo that doesn’t make the cut, and I can’t imagine having the patience or inerest to do anything more. Many photographers on WP edit thoughtfully, as you do. Personally I strongly dislike over-edited photos where rhe ‘original’ shot has somehow become lost in the titivating process. Then, for me, it ceases to be photography, and becomes something else. You however are not guilty of this!
Thank you, I do more extreme editing, but I usually sign the as Art by Ritva, to make the extinction. I do appreciate your last sentence as I do not intend to change the image, but to enhance the mood. And bring the feel I had for it