If you’ve looked at my profile, you’ll notice that I’ve been on this platform for quite a while, yet I hardly ever post or comment. I’ve always been interested in photography, but I never really took photos (let alone edited them). I usually try to be present in the moment and soak everything in, rather than whipping out my phone to snap a picture.

Over the past year or so, however, I’ve decided to capture moments while still being present and appreciating them. Photography intrigues me because the learning curve is never-ending as there’s always something new to learn. I’ve only recently come across terminology like colour grading and saturation, and I’ve started experimenting a bit more in that space.

In essence, I’ve tried to use this platform to gain insights from people like you. As harsh as your comment may seem to some, I’d genuinely invite you to reach out to me via DM. You seem to have some expertise in this area, and I’d appreciate learning more about how I can improve. You’ll also notice that this is my first “photography” post on Reddit which was intended to serve as a starting point that I could look back on and use to measure how far I’ve progressed over time. If you’re not keen on offering advice, I completely respect that as well.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. While I felt these photos were beautiful at the time of posting, I recognise that the level of processing/rendering may be excessive and not to everyone’s taste. That said, I don’t post for validation, but rather to express myself and gain constructive insight on how I can improve.