melancholy
by kanaj

Comment by jomari:
This is very pretty. I like the way the processed colours work with the directionality of the flowers. The raindrops are beautiful.

Autumn Blossom with Bee
by kanaj

Comment by jomari:
Lovely! The processing enhances the feeling of warm afternoon sunshine.

Howdy from Texas
by kanaj

Comment by glad2badad:
Nice!

Autumn Blossom with Bee
by kanaj

Comment by nam:

Originally posted by kanaj: Originally posted by nam: What does a contrast boost - a big one :) - do for it? Well, it would definitely take it in a different stylistic direction than I intended with this edit. :-) Here, I'm going here for a warm, sun-faded matte/distressed-film treatment, so I've actually used some processing decisions to reduce rather than enhance contrast--and to introduce grainy imperfections. But admittedly, it's a stylistic voice that doesn't resonate with all viewers. And I'm far from the best I've seen at recognizing when and how to apply it effectively. But since it seems to be popular in stock photography right now, especially among DTC brands in the fashion and progressive lifestyle space, I'm experimenting with ways to incorporate it into my portfolio of work. Appreciate your kind words!

Got it. I kind of wondered whether the faded look was intentional.

Autumn Blossom with Bee
by kanaj

Comment by kanaj:

Originally posted by nam: What does a contrast boost - a big one :) - do for it?

Well, it would definitely take it in a different stylistic direction than I intended with this edit. :-) Here, I'm going here for a warm, sun-faded matte/distressed-film treatment, so I've actually used some processing decisions to reduce rather than enhance contrast--and to introduce grainy imperfections. But admittedly, it's a stylistic voice that doesn't resonate with all viewers. And I'm far from the best I've seen at recognizing when and how to apply it effectively. But since it seems to be popular in stock photography right now, especially among DTC brands in the fashion and progressive lifestyle space, I'm experimenting with ways to incorporate it into my portfolio of work.

Appreciate your kind words!

Autumn Blossom with Bee
by kanaj

Comment by nam:
Nice focus and I like having the bee centered so the square crop works well. What does a contrast boost do for it?

Message edited by author 2025-12-10 13:16:50.

Industrial Spectrum
by kanaj

Comment by PennyStreet:
Balanced and well seen. I suspect I would also like the "clean" version.

"Did you check the reviews first?"
by kanaj

Comment by PenelopeK:
There is a lovely sense of stillness and intimacy here that feels wonderfully appropriate for what the scene represents.

Industrial Spectrum
by kanaj

Comment by glad2badad:
This is a fun location with all of that color.

"Did you check the reviews first?"
by kanaj

Comment by mariuca:
gracious candid