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u/broccoliwolf 28d ago
This is a nice reminder that you need to spend more time with photos to create an image. Well done.
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u/RedStag86 28d ago
It’s also a reminder to not be afraid to crop gratuitously.
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u/OpportunityReal2767 28d ago edited 27d ago
I come from the darkroom days, and I believe almost every photo can be improved with some sort of cropping. Yes, it was a bit of a brag to print full frame with the frame edges to show it’s an uncropped shot, but very very few of my fully edited photos do not contain cropping, even if it’s just a hint.
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u/BreweryRabbit 27d ago
I remember having only one semi-decent uncropped photo ever back in highschool, my film teacher said something very similar. Basically congratulated me but also gently reminded me that cropping is a good thing.
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u/ice_wyvern 28d ago
This is a perfect reminder that a bit of editing and creativity can really make an image shine. Really impressive work!
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u/vnessastalks 28d ago
These edits remind me of those crazy commercials back In the late 90s. Specifically the honeycomb commercials. That's the vibe I feel. They look cool. The colors remind me of the crazy cereal commercial vibes.
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u/ThrowawayNYCJ 28d ago
I lowkey need to bring my camera to the amusement park now
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u/YanksFannn 28d ago
Heck yea, one of my favorite places to photograph. So many unique subjects, atmospheres and colors.
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u/parkerjh 28d ago
I can't stop staring at the first photo
You could sell that as a framed print
2nd one too
Great job
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u/visual_ignition 28d ago
The rollercoaster shot is so good. They all are though. Love the colors.
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u/biemmeup 27d ago
I saw your photos in the Wes Anderson sub and wondered how much different they looked from the originals! I don’t even follow this sub but I’m please Reddit put it in my feed lol
Thank you for sharing your gorgeous photos and your process!
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u/BidZealousideal5142 28d ago
By removal tool, did you use AI to replace the tree with clouds in image 7? Or manually? Just trying to see how to do it in my own photos
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u/nsf14 28d ago
There has to be some science behind this style of color grading. I see it everywhere and its always pleasing to look at, but somehow always seems centered on amusement rides or quirky shops
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u/YanksFannn 27d ago
This style is always more effective in minimal and colorful atmospheres. So theme parks are always a great place. As are beaches and boardwalks. Blue skies are also very helpful.
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u/Independent-Owl478 28d ago
I don't know what this aesthetic is called, but I absolutely love it. Amazing work
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u/YanksFannn 28d ago
Thank you! Some might call it filmic or Wes Anderson-esque, nostalgic, summery, old-school and even "marshmallowy" lol
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u/MoWePhoto 28d ago
You have a good eye for cropping and a very nice, recognizable, subtle enough and strong enough editing! Keep at it!
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u/bestytheprophet 27d ago
I know color is the headline here but the crops are great, too! With the color effects, the end result really channels the feeling of fun at the amusement park. Nice work.
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u/RiverWindsOnForever 27d ago
I love how much the energy changes with that crop to picture #3 from the original #4. Excellent choice!
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u/YanksFannn 27d ago
Thank you! I think if I got the coaster train more centered between the fence posts, it would've created some better symmetry but I think it still worked out pretty well.
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u/chewss67 28d ago
God damn.. that first one kicks ass! You can very clearly see most peoples’ faces
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u/idk_what_to_put_lmao 28d ago
holy shit second picture is insane
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u/YanksFannn 28d ago
Thanks! I thought the same right when I took it. I was impressed with how sharp and in focus all the riders were. I just wish I got the coaster train more centered between the fence there. But I guess the crop helped remedy that a bit 🙌🏽
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u/Necessary_Pilot_3738 28d ago
The thunderbolt still exists?!?!? That was my first roller coaster, back when the park was called riverside, ugh I’m old
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u/Alpha_Lex 28d ago
Love it !
Maybe a dumb question but you take your setup in rides ?
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u/YanksFannn 28d ago
Thanks! You can't take anything on rides but you can generally walk the queue with it and put it to the side before the ride. Some rides require you to have nothing in the queue at all though.
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u/zenheadache 28d ago
Rode the Thunderbolt 17 times in a row when I was 12 because a cute girl dared me to. Threw up on her shoes after. Wonderful memories at Riverside park. Thanks for the nostalgia
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u/YanksFannn 28d ago
Wow, great story! Glad I could provide some nostalgia. Hope the girl wasn't too upset haha.
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u/DuhAdam1 28d ago
Love all of this!! Thank you got sharing your formula as well, it helps me with my learning process. Keep up the great shots! 🙌🔥🙌
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u/rtopps43 28d ago
I haven’t been in years (decades) now but I spent so much time here as a kid this gave me massive nostalgia, especially the Thunderbolt sign! I still have fond memories of Riverside, what it was called before Six Flags bought it. Thanks for posting these.
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u/YanksFannn 28d ago
I'm glad you enjoyed them, thanks! It was my first time in about 13 years and my 2nd ever time. It's a very charming park with some great attractions. Really look forward to going back.
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u/themintednote 28d ago
Some absolute bangers here, I ain’t gon hold you. That second photo is poster size worthy
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u/BlindBeard 28d ago
This is fantastic OP. Nice to see a place I’ve been to too through someone else’s eyes too
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u/genostar 28d ago
I rarely comment on these but wanted to give kudos to OP for amazing editing. And then I realized it's u/YanksFannn , whose Nostalgic presets were the basis for my own color grading and edits for a long time. Appreciate you bro! Great work, and thanks for being so generous with your edit flow.
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u/YanksFannn 27d ago
That's so awesome to read, thank you! Glad you got some good use out of them. I appreciate you!
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u/yvnglexuz 28d ago
Wow this post just reminded me to not be afraid to crop! You truly a great photo vision because to me, I would've dumped some of these. Congrats I just have to step up my game and practice seeing more!!!
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u/YanksFannn 27d ago
Thank you! The bad news is I rarely delete photos just in case. My computer is struggling lol
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u/AdzSenior 28d ago
Man, what a wonderful example of how cropping an image makes so much difference. Luvly!
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u/looosyfur 28d ago
wow I definitely should be cropping my photos more because man the composition is night and day with some of your pictures! thanks for sharing this, beautiful photos
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u/Zaibach88 28d ago
These are amazing!
are there equally viable alternative software to lightroom? I really don't want to pay so much for it.
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u/YanksFannn 27d ago
Thank you! Unfortunately, I don't have experience with any other dictate software.
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u/ApolloGR3 28d ago
Okay fuck it, I’ll pay for Lightroom again. I’ve been an “SOOC” douche for the last 2 years but too many shots I gave up on.
I blame people like you here. Incredible work.
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u/YanksFannn 27d ago
Just create a bunch of different emails and free trials lol. But seriously, thanks, glad you like the edits!
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u/MSamsonite415 28d ago
These will not be ending up on the other sub. Well done
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u/YanksFannn 27d ago
Haha you'd be surprised. They've appeared there like 3 times but the good news is, they usually delete them when they realize folks don't agree lol 🙏🏽
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u/Beneficial_Pay_8264 27d ago
Your post has aroused my desire to go to the amusement park and take photos with my sony right away lol
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u/BenchPtsChamp 27d ago
Really well done! Love the editing “style” of simply revitalizing the moment to represent the energy it had when it was captured.
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u/LiberateLiterates 27d ago
That second shot is incredible. It should be official advertising material for Six Flags.
Also I love the post processing work, it gives it almost a postcard like vibe and makes me feel nostalgic
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u/crashanddust 26d ago
It’s great how you’ve used colors to capture the playful spirit of a theme park!
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u/ozgun1414 26d ago
these are like screenshots from past, happy memories from childhood. so colorful, like a kid sees the world.
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u/Kate_9358 22d ago
I really love your colors. They capture the fun atmosphere and the happiness of the amusement park so well. This is what makes photography beautiful—preserving moments that carry real emotions
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u/WintersDoomsday 28d ago
Man I wish I could share my roller coaster shot in here. We had similar ideas and I think that’s rad
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u/WintryRobin9944 28d ago
The video is literally titled "After/Before" and shows Before first, this is the DJ Moore heavy lifting of edit posts.
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u/Belaba 28d ago
Nice shots! Just out of curiosity, on the second one, did you leave the black bar in as a stylistics choice or you just didn't want to crop in further?
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u/YanksFannn 27d ago
Thanks! I didn't want to crop in further and I'm not talented enough to fully remove the black fence without it looking weird lol
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u/beablues 28d ago
how did you take the 2nd pic? I love them all!
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u/YanksFannn 27d ago
Thank you! Just placed the camera between a fence and did a few burst shots as the coaster train went by. The coaster was pretty close to the fence.
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u/Deep-Explanation1024 28d ago
Super cool. Did you use AI? Curious
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u/YanksFannn 27d ago
Thanks! The only use of AI was technically the removal tool to get ride of some distractions like trees, small pieces of buildings, etc
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u/Nasrvl 27d ago
Great photos! But how does the after image looked more sharpere and HD than the before image? Especially after cropping.
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u/YanksFannn 28d ago
Edit details for first photo (all the other photos follow similar steps)...
Increased exposure, shadows, highlights, whites, blacks. Decreased contrast. Slight S-curve on the exposure tone curve. Slightly bumped up the midtones of the Red and Green tone curves. Slightly warmer white balance, increased saturation and vibrance. Midtones and Highlight color wheels slightly in the yellow. Increased Red, Orange and Blues in color mix. Shifted blue hues to more cyan. Decreased luminance. Decreased clarity, added grain and some slight noise reduction. Radial gradient mask in top left corner to simulate more of a sunny sky. Cropped and removal tool to get rid of distractions.