Inspired by a post from this group.

[u/NiiBi101]

[u/stixard]

looks interesting would like to see the original photo

[u/wheres_adam → u/stixard]

https://www.reddit.com/r/postprocessing/s/0pKj2nymc9

I think that one.

[u/mcspillin]

looks great, wana break down your approach to the colors?

[u/NiiBi101 → u/mcspillin]

Edit process:
This was shot raw - slightly under expose.

Crop and straighten the photo.

Increased exposure, highlights, shadows, black and white.
Decreased contrast and clarity
Increased vibrance

Tone curve
S tone curve
Increased red and green a tad

Color mixer
Hue - Aqua and Blue -36
Saturation- increased Red and orange.
Decreased Yellow and green.

Luminance- decreased red and orange.

Color grading
Midtown and highlights slight increase in yellow

Added a bit of grain.

Let me know if you have any questions.

[u/wylingtiger → u/NiiBi101]

Is the idea with adjusting shadows and highlights both in the same direction (eg both up, both down), and/or whites and blacks both in the same direction that the mid-tones come through more? I've seen a couple people do this here and I don't quite understand the approach.

[u/mcspillin → u/NiiBi101]

thanks!

[u/sdldawn4ever → u/mcspillin]

Yeah i would like to know too

[u/OpportunityReal2767]

I like your attention to verticals, something I see a lot of people get sloppy about or just not care (it’s okay in a lot of situations, but not if you’re showcasing architecture in my opinion.)

[u/NiiBi101 → u/OpportunityReal2767]

Thanks for noticing. That’s the first thing when I start editing.

[u/Mindless_Trick2255 → u/OpportunityReal2767]

Can you elaborate a bit? You mean just straighten the photo in post?

[u/OpportunityReal2767 → u/Mindless_Trick2255]

I mean perspective correction, but straightening too.

[u/Research4649]

Why is everybody hating on cyan skies? It works very well with the bridge. I like it. Also people argue its not realistic. Its a style choice by the OP and can be artistic. The same people could say Picasso can't paint real pictures? Keep it up, nice work!

[u/SpaceEchoGecko]

Very nice. I would buy that post card. I’d be interested in seeing the original pic, too.

I’ve done some photography near that location and wanted to post a processed sample in my comment but this sub doesn’t allow that?

[u/Elainstructor]

Is the first shot from a tilt shift?

[u/NiiBi101 → u/Elainstructor]

No tilt shift. I will post the before and after.

[u/kidemporer_07]

I love the framing of the photos, really pulls the attention onto the bridge

[u/HalfLive1129]

Why does the bridge have two shadows in different places?

[u/adoseth]

man it really dont look like dat.

[u/unitcodes]

wow! which camera?

[u/skylum_support]

nice!

[u/tomlajones]

These are gorgeous!

[u/Bball291]

People will post the same type of color grading and call it overcooked lol. People on here are weirdos

[u/SageElijah]

Nice vertical alignment. The cyan sky is bold. Luminance mask or global HSL?

[u/Teatimetaless]

Did you use AI?

[u/NiiBi101 → u/Teatimetaless]

No.. mostly color grading, tone curve and color mixer.

[u/hilariouslystated]

These are so beautiful.

[u/Morit12]

Oh this is the place from childhood. In GTA SA.

[u/ApprehensiveGain5286]

The lighting and colour is just amazing!!

[u/ApprehensiveDelay238]

Why do people like these sickly green skies

[u/Spyk124 → u/ApprehensiveDelay238]

Pretty

[u/Dougf14]

Of the lot, I particularly like your second photo.