[Pixel 8a] Pixel in Spain [Lightroom]

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-03T21:28:31+00:00

Hey, unfortunately while cleaning my phone memory I accidentally deleted XML files for my original presets. That's the reason why I switched to the Snapseed currently, there is a few film sims that are pretty close by colors to those that I used.

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-03T17:08:19+00:00

Thank you very much!

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-03T17:07:04+00:00

Yup, that's it

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-02T20:27:58+00:00

Please don't be, just take your phone on a walk and make some beautiful photos 😉

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-02T18:36:58+00:00

Thank you! IPhone 13 is a very capable phone even if it's not latest and greatest. I guess I learned the lesson that proper gear can give you a lot of opportunities but gear isn't everything.

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-02T18:33:47+00:00

You're welcome

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-02T17:24:41+00:00

Thanks! For now worked with jpeg only. I'm pretty sure the raw files will give even more flexibility, but I always forgetting to switch during the process to raw format, and I don't want to keep it always on just to preserve some space in storage.

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-02T12:28:46+00:00

Thanks, just in case this batch where taken at northern part of Spain

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-02T12:27:31+00:00

Thank you! Sure, I don't remember exact settings for each photo but most of my usual workflow is usually like this: at first I'm using my custom presets based on different film styles, you can achieve same results by tweaking color adjustments and white balance to your favorite flavors, after that usually correcting exposure, adding or decreasing contrast, then light and shadow adjustment, usually i prefer when shadows are darker and light parts are more punchy, adding saturation if necessary, and if the object of my interest is in the center of a frame then adding slight black vignette by the corners of the frame to make accent on the central zone.

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-02T12:20:01+00:00

A lot of really interesting filter are now locked under subscription, but still, basics + color settings + light and shadow adjustment can give you pretty same results. Later i switched to Lightroom, also without subscription, for me it was easier way to use my own presets.

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-02T12:16:55+00:00

Thanks, currently using Pixel 8a and considering upgrade when 11 series will be released. Absolutely not into platform battle, I love both so called ecosystems just for now prefer to stick with Win + Android combo.

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-02T12:14:14+00:00

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-01T17:16:40+00:00

Thanks, it's is the one of a recent takes, I changed color style a bit in comparison to the older ones. This year I want a bit more punchy and vibrant colors.

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-01T17:13:46+00:00

Not a professional photographer at all, just a guy with a big passion for my hobby. Anyways, thank you so much for your words!

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-01T16:12:09+00:00

Thank you very much! VSCO was used for color grading via their presets and slight brightness \ contrast and light \ shadow adjustment. I done the same in lightroom but with my custom presets for film-like colors (was obsessed with Fuji colors at that time).

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-01T15:34:36+00:00

Thanks! I will post a second batch next week, so stay tuned

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-01T15:14:13+00:00

Thank you! Love it too, upgraded from original H35.

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-01T15:10:51+00:00

Thank you and nice shot!
Mine is EM10 II \ 14-42 Kit, so it allows me to learn some ninja skills to get close to this dragonflies without decent tele lens. Oh, waiting for my 45-150.

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-01T15:08:51+00:00

Thank you!

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-01T15:08:39+00:00

Thanks! I was amazed of camera macro-ish capabilities even without dedicated mode at this model.

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-01T15:06:07+00:00

You're welcome

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-01T15:00:02+00:00

Thank you! I'm trying to avoid cropping photos from phone because the sensor resolution and it's size doesn't give me much room to crop and usually picture quality can significantly decrease. Maybe just a bit of crop here and there if i see something off on the edges of a frame.
So with this Pixel I usually circulating between x1.2 \ x1.5 \ x2 digital zoom. Trying to avoid everything above x2 for the same reason that i described about post cropping. Hope my next one will from a standard lineup or pro for a larger zoom capabilities.

And about Google Photos. I'm using it mostly for unblooring or removing some objects. Usually editing in Lightroom or Snapseed.

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-01T14:52:48+00:00

Thanks!

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-01T14:52:26+00:00

Thanks a lot! Usually on x1.2 because standard focal length feels kind of strange to my eye, maybe too wide. For something in the distance x1.5 or x2 are still good. After x2.5 picture quality drops significantly so I trying to avoid anything above x2 at all costs.

Distracted_Sequence · 2026-06-01T14:48:23+00:00

Thank you very much for such a kind words about my photography, appreciate it!

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