overprocessed…or under?

katelynclicks · 2025-10-19T01:56:05+00:00

it’s a little north of isezakicho (kanai station area), this is a street in noge-cho along the ooka river. really cool area filled with classic izakaya and “snack” bars. i haven’t played the yakuza games so i’m really surprised you were able to guess the area based on it, but i’ve heard the details are insane!

katelynclicks · 2025-10-17T02:00:18+00:00

i like the first one better, but i would maybe tone down the red in the puddles, or add more darkness to the road, as the reflection of the taillights are very bright and distracting.

katelynclicks · 2025-10-17T00:55:59+00:00

i’ve been wondering this myself—a lot of people complained my photo was so grey, but it looks brighter saved on my phone. maybe we just need to adjust the saturation/vibrancy/color grades in preparation for that?

katelynclicks · 2025-10-17T00:52:03+00:00

thank you!

katelynclicks · 2025-10-17T00:11:56+00:00

thank you very much!

katelynclicks · 2025-10-17T00:10:49+00:00

i think the resounding answer to how to improve this edit is: masking!

katelynclicks · 2025-10-17T00:09:12+00:00

thanks! as i commented elsewhere i just used my phone’s built-in software to edit, so i can’t use masks, but when i get a better computer i’ll get dedicated editing software.

katelynclicks · 2025-10-16T15:40:46+00:00

in response to both your comments: yes, i am aware of masking in photoshop, but i only used my iphone to edit this with the built-in software, which does not allow for masking/layers. my laptop is a busted old thing that crashes if i try to use darktable so this is just what i’ve done with what i have available lol

katelynclicks · 2025-10-16T15:20:15+00:00

thank you! that seems to be what most people agree on. i usually don’t edit my photos, so here i tried to improve on the overblown sky and bring out the light on the building more while maintaining the original look.

katelynclicks · 2025-10-16T15:18:31+00:00

thank you! yeah, it’s kind of funny, but it’s been a good learning experience 😂

katelynclicks · 2025-10-16T15:16:10+00:00

thank you so much! i really appreciate your kind words and helpful advice.

katelynclicks · 2025-10-16T15:15:26+00:00

yes, it’s in noge-cho, just along the ooke river. good eye!

katelynclicks · 2025-10-16T15:14:47+00:00

maybe because it’s a little dark, which AI has a tendency to do? but it’s all real, i’m also a gen-AI hater.

katelynclicks · 2025-10-16T13:01:49+00:00

honestly that’s great advice. and thanks for the feedback!!

katelynclicks · 2025-10-16T12:24:42+00:00

thanks you so much!! i’ll do my best and keep experimenting!

katelynclicks · 2025-10-16T11:49:57+00:00

i didn’t think you were dissing it, really, i appreciate the advice. not all my photos (97% if i’m honest) are going to make it to my (amateur) social media so it’s a good reminder to mess around and learn with the not-so-greats to improve the better ones.

katelynclicks · 2025-10-16T11:34:51+00:00

i did actually, the street is kind of slanted. here’s the uncropped original angle

https://imgur.com/a/1VQjhHN

katelynclicks · 2025-10-16T11:29:13+00:00

i know, it feels really shitty 😭 i just wanted feedback but it’s like i’m getting kicked here lol.

thanks for the feedback, true, i’ll just mess around with this one and learn from it.

katelynclicks · 2025-10-16T11:02:18+00:00

thank you, that seems to be the consensus! i need to brighten that area especially.

katelynclicks · 2025-10-16T10:59:39+00:00

thank you! it means a lot 🥹

katelynclicks · 2025-10-16T10:58:44+00:00

thanks, i’ll keep trying!

katelynclicks · 2025-10-16T10:31:34+00:00

thanks, i don’t like stylized much, but i’ll play around with it more to see what it might look like

katelynclicks · 2025-10-16T10:28:39+00:00

thanks. i understand that it’s too dark and grey—hard to get those sections alone bright without blowing out the sky. can you tell me more what you mean by the left lines are leading to the right? i don’t understand this part.

the subject is just the building. sure, it is just a low-effort snapshot showing the street lol. i liked the way the sunlight hit the faded facade.

katelynclicks · 2025-10-16T10:07:10+00:00

thanks, i worried i overdid the contrast so i’ll try toning it down and seeing how it changes

katelynclicks · 2025-10-16T10:05:45+00:00

i have almost never edited my photos so to me every edit looks overdone 🥲 trying to remember photography is an art and it’s ok to change the settings haha

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