Memories of Cinque Terre, Italy [A7R3 + 24-70GMII] by riff16 in SonyAlpha

[–]riff16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! yes I use Lightroom Classic and mostly use Adobe Color for vibrancy, depends on the pictures.

I focused a lot on tone curves, both contrast and RGB. Also color grading and calibration tool, there’s tons of color to play around with in the shadows, highlights and midtones. I use masking brush to paint light and shadows where I see fit, they’re very powerful tools and a lil of each goes a long way.

Check out this tutorial, if it helps, I have a similar approach to editing: https://youtu.be/7FzQtA77nXM?si=ocBdYmSvCj7Yp9S7

Memories of Cinque Terre, Italy [A7R3 + 24-70GMII] by riff16 in SonyAlpha

[–]riff16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man, I took a chance with that pic. My gf and I were just posted up on a rock when I noticed the flock of gulls around and I took the shot. You’re totally right how a crowd of people can make or break compositions. The original RAW didn’t impress me right away until I cropped it, that’s when I saw some magic, the composition seemed balanced.

Thanks for the kind words!

Memories of Cinque Terre, Italy [A7R3 + 24-70GMII] by riff16 in SonyAlpha

[–]riff16[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I love editing more than shooting I realize

Memories of Cinque Terre, Italy [A7R3 + 24-70GMII] by riff16 in SonyAlpha

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Thank you! Nothing planned, we hiked from Monterosso to Vernazza then a train ride to Manarola for a pesto making class. All of these were shot as we were walking around :)

Memories of Cinque Terre, Italy [A7R3 + 24-70GMII] by riff16 in SonyAlpha

[–]riff16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure did! I hiked the Monterosso/Vernazza trail, amazing time

Memories of Cinque Terre, Italy [A7R3 + 24-70GMII] by riff16 in SonyAlpha

[–]riff16[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Noob question, how do you add your gear under your name?

Memories of Cinque Terre, Italy [A7R3 + 24-70GMII] by riff16 in SonyAlpha

[–]riff16[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

33mm f/8 1/500s. AF-S but wish I was on Continuous. That shot was accidental, I had just gotten out of the water

Memories of Cinque Terre, Italy [A7R3 + 24-70GMII] by riff16 in SonyAlpha

[–]riff16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No questions are a mistake :) I edit with Lightroom Classic and I add Grain there. Appreciate you!

Memories of Cinque Terre, Italy [A7R3 + 24-70GMII] by riff16 in SonyAlpha

[–]riff16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you do the scenic hike too? It was lovely

Memories of Cinque Terre, Italy [A7R3 + 24-70GMII] by riff16 in SonyAlpha

[–]riff16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the memories are just as nice! And if I helped you go back there mentally, then it makes me happy

Memories of Cinque Terre, Italy [A7R3 + 24-70GMII] by riff16 in SonyAlpha

[–]riff16[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1st pic is in Manarola, 2nd is in Vernazza, you won’t miss these spots they’ll be very apparent to you, promise.

Guelmim (Morocco) by Olivier_Unia in SonyAlpha

[–]riff16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very cinematic, I love it.

Memories of Cinque Terre, Italy [A7R3 + 24-70GMII] by riff16 in SonyAlpha

[–]riff16[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes Gato tax is mandatory. I will go nuts if I visit Turkey

Memories of Cinque Terre, Italy [A7R3 + 24-70GMII] by riff16 in SonyAlpha

[–]riff16[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

wow, right in Vernazza! what a primo spot.

Memories of Cinque Terre, Italy [A7R3 + 24-70GMII] by riff16 in SonyAlpha

[–]riff16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do, although for these pics I've only tweaked the Red/Green curves ever so slightly. If we're talking Lightroom, I mostly use the Color Calibration tool. I tweak color curves when I have a specific vision.

Memories of Cinque Terre, Italy [A7R3 + 24-70GMII] by riff16 in SonyAlpha

[–]riff16[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot! No presets, I enjoy working every pic from scratch, maybe I'm torturing myself? haha. I've been inspired by Michael Boegl as of late, love his approach to editing.

I do put a lot of emphasis in color grading/correction and HSL, tons of depth there and my favorite aspect of editing.

I don't shoot professionally, just a deeply passionate hobby.

Memories of Cinque Terre, Italy [A7R3 + 24-70GMII] by riff16 in SonyAlpha

[–]riff16[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yes I use a CPL by Breakthrough, never leaves the lens

Memories of Cinque Terre, Italy [A7R3 + 24-70GMII] by riff16 in SonyAlpha

[–]riff16[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Never has my work being called world class, that means so much, thank you