Lens-Artists Challenge #154 / 410 – One Photo Edited

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Henri Cartier-Bresson said that a photographer is continually shaping and changing his or her perspective to create a capture, but at the speed of a reflex action.

I opted to revisit Tina for her captivating “One Photo Two Ways” challenge, which was originally posted on June 26, 2021.

I am incorporating quotes from the original post because they perfectly resonate with this challenge, starting with the same quote that Tina used in her inspiring piece. This is an editing challenge, and for those who have followed my journey, you know how much I enjoy the editing process.

“Photography is as much about what is left out of the frame as it is about what the photographer keeps inside the frame.”Daryl Oh

Cropping

I rarely crop or edit my landscape photographs; I find it more important to concentrate on framing to convey my message. Nevertheless, I do occasionally make minor tweaks. I enjoy composing my images as I capture them, which often includes leveling or correcting verticals. Cropping is an useful and powerful way to highlight your subject and composition.

I trimmed the image below quite a bit to highlight the elements I want to emphasize. I’ve darkened the sky to create a gloomier atmosphere and brightened the trees to emphasize the leading line. Additionally, I enhanced the sign to make it stand out as the focal point of the shot. These types of edits are standard for me, as I perceive editing as a means to express my perspective. #1

This is an advertisement for a traffic safety campaign by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (The text on the sign, “Over fartsgrensen?”, means “Speeding?”. The distortion of the face in the image illustrates how speed can alter a person’s perception and life irreversibly. A reminder of the human costs of speeding.

Black and white conversion

Monochrome / Black and white photography is something I really love. It holds a unique charm that transcends the complexities of color, allowing the viewer to focus on the stark contrasts and intricate details that might otherwise be overlooked. Here I have used the masking tool to get this result, isolating certain elements to enhance their impact and draw attention to the play of light and shadow. The subtleties of texture and form come to life in ways that evoke a range of emotions, inviting viewers to interpret the scene from their own perspective. Through this technique, I aim to not only capture moments but also convey the essence of the subject in a pure, stripped-down manner. #2

A quaint, two-story house nestled among tall, dense trees. The house has pitched roof with visible shingles and a small attached structure on the side. In the foreground, a winding road curves past the house. The mood is calm and nostalgic, enhanced by the monochromatic tones and the misty, blurred background of rolling hills covered with trees.

“A picture is the expression of an impression. If the beautiful were not in us, how would we ever recognize it?”Ernst Haas

Editing Impression

A rural landscape with a cluster of four small, rustic houses on a grassy field abundant with wildflowers and greenery. Behind the houses lies a calm body of water, fjord, stretching horizontally across the middle of the image. Beyond the water, a large, green mountain range ascends under a dramatic sky filled with thick, moody clouds that partially obscure the mountain peaks. The peaceful, natural environment with a subdued color palette dominated by greens, blues, and earthy tones, suggesting , rightly so, a cool and possibly overcast day in a remote area.

In this gallery, I share the unaltered, original version next to my standard enhancements, as I capture images in RAW format. Editing is essential to prevent the photos from appearing flat. I utilize the masking tool in Lightroom for photo adjustments. To add an extra touch, I’ve presented them as if they were taken with an analog camera. To transform a digital photo into an analog film look, raise the black points, reduce the highlights, incorporate coarse film grain #3, and increase the warmth of the color temperature. The artistic interpretation is generated by AI.

“Every photo I take is a piece of my life that I will never get back, but that I will be able to see again and again.”Malcolm Flowers

The meadow above is filled with tall grasses and a variety of wildflowers, predominantly yellow, interspersed with white and purple blooms. In the background, a cemetery is visible, with an assortment of tombstones and crosses scattered across a green lawn, surrounded by a white fence. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and distant buildings, all slightly blurred to emphasize the vibrant flora in the foreground. A peaceful and contemplative mood, combining elements of nature and quiet remembrance.

In this gallery I experimented AI to edit a version, as it’s ubiquitous these days, but it shifted the mood and emphasis from the forefront to a much darker tone. Initially, the shot is primarily out of focus, contributing to this ambiance. I aimed for the focus to remain on the light and bright foreground, evoking a sense of hope and that is what I aimed for in my edit. AI can be useful, but do not loose your own vision and style. #4

“I do not document anything. I give an interpretation.”Andre Kertesz

A forest scene featuring tall trees, intended to showcase intentional camera movement (ICM) through a vertical motion blur technique that generates elongated streaks of color and light. The predominant tones are varying shades of green and yellow, with autumn sunlight streaming through the leaves. This creates a dreamy, impressionistic effect, softening the natural details into gentle vertical lines. The forest floor is blanketed with fallen leaves, while bright snippets of sky and sunlight contribute to the radiant ambiance of the serene woodland. #5

This week, I invite you to explore the different methods you use to create images. Capture the same subject through a variety of unique approaches. Please limit your submissions to 5 photos. You have the freedom to select your technique, including the application of editing tools. I eagerly anticipate the outcomes of your creativity—make sure to link them back to my original post and apply the Lens-Artists Tag so we can easily discover your work in the WP Reader.

Last week we featured a guest host Steve Hyde (of Steve Hyde Photography Blog) and he provided us with a wonderful challenge, but nearly impossible one. Many of us had a hard time choosing them. We appreciate all the fantastic, Best Ever Photos you shared. Wonderful photography!

Sofia will return next week, we will have to wait to see what she has in store for us at noon EST in the USA. Tune in to find out more about the challenge then. 

You can keep up with all of our challenges by subscribing to the Lens-Artists team members websites: Tina, Patti, Ann-Christine, John, Sofia, Anne, Egidio,  Beth. Ritva, 

For information on how to join the Lens-Artists challenge please click here.

Until then, let’s keep exploring, broadening our horizons, and maintaining a positive mindset

100 thoughts on “Lens-Artists Challenge #154 / 410 – One Photo Edited”

  1. Awesome challenge and beautiful images. I really like the black and white conversion, its incredible how the image shifts! Really like your edit collection, its been a while since Ive played with images for fun like that, this will be fun!

  3. Ritva, you have given us a great challenge. I really enjoyed all of your examples. My favorite is the two story house converted to black and white. I also like what you did with the four rustic houses.

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  7. Thank you, Ritva, for taking us through your processes with beautiful illustrations and for sharing your expert insight. I love all your images. The meadows’ many versions are fantastic.

  8. This is an interesting challenge Ritva. Wonderful images and process. You clearly enjoy editing and use more specific tools than I do. I mostly do minor tweaks to bring out the details I like.

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  16. What a fascinating lesson in what is able to be done in photography using modern methodology . . .. remember I am ‘here’ for interest with minimal knowledge of the art myself. You are an artist twice – once when you take the photo . . . then when you decide how you want it to be seen . . .

      1. Ritva – I don’t think so at all . . . I do take my time with each person I follow and only put down sentiments I truly feel. Remember I have to ‘like’ and respect myself first 🙂 !

  17. First, of course, thank you! This is a very interesting challenge, thank you, I’ve been thoroughly enjoying reading everyone’s interpretation of your idea. For me it was challenging. I am only able to edit on Apple’s Photos so I think I don’t quite have all the tools some of our Lens-Artists have at their disposal. Still, I chose five and did my best and Ritva, it was so much fun! Your images are all very interesting but my favourite is the first, cropping, “Over fartsgrensen?” (plus I learned a new phrase). Thank you! pp

    1. Pam you did so well, you need to have idea what you want to emphasize. It’s not all about the tools, most of the editing tools do a great job, if you know what you want and learn to use the tools you have.

  18. These are excellent examples of how we can recreate or re-imagine our good, bad, or ugly images into art or into a vehicle for storytelling! I’m glad you experimented with AI tools and got some fabulous results. I’ll be able to join you Sunday morning! I love your collection of the red buildings near the water. All amazing in their own ways.

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  21. Great challenge and I love your last image the most. ICM, but still catching the light and a pathway.

  22. Your editing process is very skilful, Ritva, and akin to painting in some ways. I’m interested to go back and see what Tina did originally. Everything moves on, doesn’t it? xx

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  31. Oh, I’m going to enjoy this challenge; first for seeing all the ways people express their edits, and second, for my chance to share some of my edits! I remember this challenge from the original, but I’ll refrain from sharing any of those photos again. >grin<

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  36. I quite like challenges like this. Great idea Ritva and all your examples are wonderful, I’m not surprised you are a good photo editor.

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  39. Wonderful challnege, and love all your examples! Love the ICM of course, and all the others as usual. You are a master. I had my granddughter here, so she made some decisions for me – hope you can accept them.

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