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Two analogous color palettes with alpine blues and lush greens to inspire your editing journey! With @vagamazz - Winner Best of the Week 19 at #nomadict 2024 / “For me, photography is about more than just technique, it’s about emotion and atmosphere. Knowing your gear is key, but it’s the mood of a scene that truly sets the tone for my work. That’s why I use color not just as an enhancement, but as a tool to reinforce the emotional depth and atmosphere of the image.
For this series, I used Peakto during the #PeaktoContest to help me surface green tones in nature, and I think images one and seven illustrate that approach well:
1) Palette one - see image 1
This scene from Switzerland has stayed with me. The cool blues and greens feel like a breath of fresh air:
Charcoal brown (21201e)
Slate grey (41403c)
Forest teal (386964)
Mustard yellow-brown (a38a49)
Espresso brown (292214)
I prefer cooler tones like these. According to research in color theory, cool colors (especially blues and greens) tend to evoke feelings of calmness, spaciousness, and depth (Jiang et al., 2014). And when I look at this image, I feel exactly that.
2) Palette two - see image 7
In this classic Costa Rica scene, it’s the misty cyan of the lake that draws me in first, framed by deep forest greens. I’m fascinated by how palettes can instantly transport us. This one feels like stepping into a world of mystery and enchantment:
Rich forest green (031209)
Olive drab (252f1d)
Misty cyan (88bdc9)
Coffee Bean (593f34)
Olive Green (5e632b)
I’ve learned that these kinds of natural tones don’t just look beautiful, they make us feel something. Studies in environmental psychology (like Kaplan & Kaplan, 1989) show that greens and blues can reduce stress and help restore our sense of focus. I think that’s why I keep coming back to these colors. They connect me to the moment and to the story I’m trying to tell through the frame.”
@nomadict: Which of these fantastic palettes by @vagamazz do you enjoy the most? 🎨