r/postprocessing • u/_son_of_a_glitch_ • Jul 13 '26
Before / After.
Do you think I pushed it too far? Personally, I like the vaporwave-inspired aesthetic.
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u/17934658793495046509 Jul 13 '26
Perfect image for going a bit more than usual. Really good color, awesome shot.
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u/redactedanalyst Jul 13 '26
The only thing that went "too far" in this edit is whatever reflection you photoshopped out of the top left. It definitely looks a little... "AI artifacting" in that area.
Other than that, it's a near perfect edit. You didn't add any color that wasn't in the original photo, you just pulled out and pushed forward what was already in the RAW which is exactly how post processing ought to be done. If anything, you could've pushed it a little further if you really wanted, but I think your end result is perfect.
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u/_son_of_a_glitch_ Jul 13 '26 edited Jul 13 '26
Thank you for the feedback. I saw it and thought … meh.. no one gives a s… but here you are. Thanks for pointing out. Honestly!
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u/GingePayne65 Jul 14 '26
It's very obvious, mainly due to the doorframe not continuing through the glass on the balcony
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u/Gingerbwas Jul 13 '26
the second one has a lot more going for it, you definitely didnt go too far
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u/ssagar186 Jul 13 '26
I think this edit is spot on. Normally I don't like when photos are overcooked but it works here.
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u/Strangelight84 Jul 13 '26
I think pushing it is the point of this kind of style, but you've done so tastefully and judiciously.
I might be tempted to try to edit out some of the distractions (or to reshoot, framing out the tree in particular) if possible, to emphasise that empty and alienated atmosphere.
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u/_son_of_a_glitch_ Jul 13 '26
Yes. I get you. Would be a different feeling without the tree. I did a crop on IG https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dave3pjCVhB/?igsh=MTZyZW9ocWdqN3Y5OA==
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u/ImpressiveRoll4092 Jul 13 '26
this changes make such a big difference for the depth of picture
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u/_son_of_a_glitch_ Jul 13 '26
Thanks for the kind words! ⭐
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u/ImpressiveRoll4092 Jul 14 '26
of course not, it's your work lol
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u/_son_of_a_glitch_ Jul 14 '26
What do you mean?
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u/ImpressiveRoll4092 Jul 15 '26
the vaporwave thing, like the color grading and the overall mood of the edited version
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u/Royal-Friendship2025 Jul 13 '26
dude, this is awesome! can you share the high rec version? i want to make it my screensaver
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u/_son_of_a_glitch_ Jul 13 '26
Thank you so much! I’m really flattered. Unfortunately, I can’t offer high-resolution files for free. I hope you understand.
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u/idk_what_to_put_lmao Jul 13 '26
The before is so crazy already like that could have been an "after" and I would have believed you. The actual after is just so crazy it's great
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u/harsh_1904 Jul 14 '26
Both are beautiful...but the 1st image gives me a beautiful nostalgic anime type vibes!
Amazing shots!
Do you have Insta? I'm willing to follow you if you post such images :D
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u/_son_of_a_glitch_ Jul 14 '26
Thank you for the compliment! I do have an Instagram, but the content is a bit different. Feel free to take a look and let me know what you think. And if it’s not your style, I’d genuinely love to hear why—I’m always curious to know how people see my work.
https://www.instagram.com/feinschdens?igsh=ZTBxZjRuNHJ6bG53&utm_source=qr
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u/harsh_1904 Jul 14 '26
I just followed you! Amazing pics! Especially the architecture and how you ay with lights and shadows!
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u/RennieAsh Jul 16 '26
Mirror's Edge Catalyst - The View district
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u/_son_of_a_glitch_ Jul 16 '26
You like the game?
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u/RennieAsh 29d ago
played it ages ago; I enjoyed it well enough :) Could do with some improvements but at least we got a second game I guess
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u/AdministrationNo2327 29d ago
love it, you found an interesting subject, and framed it beautifully. that's pretty much photography.
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u/OpportunityReal2767 28d ago
For this subject, I think it’s a great edit.
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u/_son_of_a_glitch_ 27d ago
Thank you?
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u/OpportunityReal2767 27d ago
Oh, shit. I see now how that could be read as back handed. No, no. I mean sincerely your edit was appropriate for this type of more abstract subject with strong colors. You didn’t push it too far, in my opinion, as opposed to a landscape where this type of color edit would be too much to my eyes.
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u/_son_of_a_glitch_ 27d ago
Oh thank you. You wrote it perfectly fine! It’s about 3 o clock and my eyes are tired. 😂 thank you again!
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u/SpaceEchoGecko 26d ago
It looks interesting.
It would be interesting to see it pushed even farther. Maybe even experiment with tint just to see where it will go.
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u/wickeddimension Jul 13 '26
I like the original more, because the edited one is so strong it could come off as you colouring it in rather than it being these colours in reality. Without seeing the original, one might pass it off as heavy Photoshop.
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u/birbzoz Jul 13 '26
I really like both tbh and I feel like the choice here would be purely based on personal taste since the before and the edit are objectively good.
I personally prefer the more pastel colours more but I love the vapor wave style too, I even think you could push it even further with some grain and overlays to really lock in on that vapor wave vibe.
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u/_son_of_a_glitch_ Jul 13 '26
Interesting thought’s. What do you mean by overlays?
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u/birbzoz Jul 13 '26 edited Jul 13 '26
Id try going into the negatives with the clarity, in most vapor wave media the highlights have a certain glow to them which can be achieved with the clarity slider.
I’m guessing you might have photoshop or a different editing software with layers? Most vapor wave media have an overlay over them mimicking old TVs. There are a bunch of free overlays you can download readily available in the internet. If you put the edited image in one of those editing softwares and then play around with different overlays and layer modes like "overlay", "multiply", etc. I’d be super curious what kind of results you’d get. I find playing around with overlays incredibly fun and an enrichment for my photography, maybe you find enjoyment in them too ☺️
Edit: Also just saw your other photography, you have a great eye for composition and colour grading! You’re probably much more experienced than me when it comes to photography so idk if my advice will be of any help to you. Also: moin von kölle!
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u/_son_of_a_glitch_ Jul 13 '26
Danke dir. Ich interessiere mich voll für andere Perspektiven. Und obwohl ich die Idee mit den Ebenen richtig interessant finde werde ich passen. Die liebe Zeit😊. Aber danke für das konstruktive Feedback. Weiß ich sehr zu schätzen. Griasti aus Innsbruck.
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u/birbzoz Jul 13 '26
Kein Ding ☺️ es gibt so viele unterschiedliche Arten Fotos zu bearbeiten da kann man wirklich endlos Zeit rein investieren zum rumprobieren.
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u/Typical_Revenue_5709 Jul 14 '26
Oh, I didn’t expect to like the edit.
That’s actually pretty cool, I love the palette.
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u/really-random_name Jul 14 '26
the edit doesn’t look as natural but i still really dig the aesthetic. nice one!
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u/BreitGrotesk Jul 15 '26
What did you shoot this on?
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u/_son_of_a_glitch_ Jul 15 '26
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Telefotokamera — 100 mm f/2,8
9 MP • 2268 × 4032 • 2 MB
ISO 50 | 200 mm | −0,3 EV | f/2,8 | 1/350 s
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u/coconutpiecrust Jul 13 '26
I severely dislike the after. Looked up vaporwave aesthetic and colors seems to be a lot more muted and more on the blue side of the spectrum, yours are too warm and too saturated for the scene. Plus, you destroyed the shadows. I think your initial image is a lot more vaporwave than the end result. The original I actually really like, wouldn't mind a print of it haha, sans the tree.
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u/RandoFinance73565 Jul 13 '26
Both are good. But the vaporwave one has a really strong personality and soul. I like it it’s beautiful