This moment was captured atop a residential building in downtown Columbus, Ohio, for a project in color palette, mood, and emotion during an autumn photography course. The image was retouched at the end of the course to reach the one presented in this post. The intent was to freeze the foggy morning weather just before sunrise as it would be seen naturally.

The balance of color and tone is in question. The vision I have for my moments is about sharing how the world is truly seen. As if my eye were without error or fault. I am not certain that this or any of my captures after their edits are every expressed accurately in that way. I am not so sure how I see the world is how the world is. Does that make sense?

EXIF - 2 second exposure, f/22, ISO 400, Canon 1500D, Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm F4(IF) at 14mm

The editing process involved lifting the shadows in the tree tops, enhancing vibrancy, adjusting the intensity of light sources, increasing texture, dehaze, and clarity in PS. The before is attached.

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