for the love of DC photography
John Sonderman does a fantastic job of capturing the soft glow of these floating lanterns. Looking at the image, we see the water as still as glass reflecting the shape of the lanterns and their glow, an interesting parallel. The photograph leaves the viewer with a calm and contemplative feeling, which is what I enjoy most about the piece. Thanks for sharing, John!
You have until midnight tonight to submit images for the next Crystal City Fotowalk. Let’s see all those beautiful and interesting travel photos!
What a great portrait taken at the Tidal Basin by Flickr user xmeeksx. The model, styled with an old school paperboy cap and red lipstick, gives the image a chic vintage look. The decision to desaturate or mute the tones of the image enhances its overall mood and makes the viewer really ponder over the photograph. This effect can be accomplished in the post-production process using tools to adjust exposure, contrast, saturation, and clarity. To add additional ambiance you can play with the curves tool.
Keep submitting your awesome travel photography for a chance to be part of our next exhibit in the Crystal City Fotowalk. You have until next Friday, July 27. It’s free to enter, and winners will get to keep their poster-size print.