philpen

Been a while since we did one of these - Black & White or Color? Which do you prefer and why? Let me know in the comments below! Copyright Phil Penman WWW.PHILPENMAN.COM Link in Bio to sign up to mailing list Prints available at WWW.PHILPENMAN.COM Image: Chandigarh, India Note: All images are original as shot and Not computer generated AI. “The experience of creating an image is more important than the final result“ 

philpen

Thinking of cooler days in NYC WWW.PHILPENMAN.COM Link in Bio to sign up to mailing list Prints available at WWW.PHILPENMAN.COM Image: New York, USA Note: All images are original as shot and Not computer generated AI. “The experience of creating an image is more important than the final result“ 

安塞尔·亚当斯

“We must keep our cool and our dignity and fight like hell!” —A.A. Letter for the ‘Opinion’ Page of the San Jose Mercury News (subsequently reproduced in Knight Ridder Newspapers nationwide). Published April 28, 1981. 

noma

Six simple steps to recover the golden hour atmosphere of your images! Find @lukelucis_’s editing tips below and scroll to see his workflow step by step! 🎨 #ColorProWithMe “I took the first photo in this series as the ferry crossed the water, capturing a quiet moment in the middle of New York’s hustle. The original RAW image, shot with my Fujifilm X-T5 and XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens, had plain colors with soft steel blue, muted tan, and warm greys. To bring out a warmer, golden hour feel and make the scene more cinematic, I followed these steps. I hope they help you! Step 1) Basic adjustments Highlights -100 Shadows +10 Whites +31 Blacks -30 Step 2) Curve I used a gentle S-curve to lift the highlights and brighten the midtones while slightly deepening the shadows. This added warm contrast and gave the image a cinematic feel, perfect for bringing life to a flat or overcast shot. Step 3) Colors Temperature 4.500 Tint +8 Vibrance +22 Saturation -20 Step 4) Color grading Midtones (c69346): Medium amber shade Shadows (2642c0): Vibrant royal blue Highlights (c08e43): Warm golden brown Blending (100) Step 5) Color calibration Red primary Hue +20 Saturation +20 Blue primary Hue - 50 Saturation -50 Step 6) Effects Texture +10 Clarity -20 Dehaze +6 Vignette -32 Midpoint 50 Feather 50 Highlights 0 Grain 35 Size 45 Roughness 32 Edited color palette Warm burnt orange (d7894b) Deep teal (35616c) Warm amber (f2b16d) Charcoal grey (4b4b4b) Golden Beige (d9a57b) I chose this palette because it creates a strong balance between harmony and contrast, combining warm, analogous tones with a complementary deep teal that adds a refreshing pop. The neutral charcoal grey helps ground the colors, giving the overall look depth and stability. From what I understand about color theory and research, this mix not only feels emotionally warm and inviting but also keeps the image visually engaging and well-balanced.” @colorpro: Thanks for following @lukelucis_’s breakdown! What do you think of his fantastic palette? 🎨 Share your thoughts below! 

Alan

Here’s a sneak peak of one of Irys’ many features 👀 I hope you like what you see? Let us know in the comments! Link to join in my bio! Thanks so much to everyone who has joined the waitlist! We are working round the clock to bring this to you and the community very soon indeed! The waiting list is still open via the link so if you want to be on there early, sign up! Big love from me and the Irys team ❤️ 

Street

This photo was taken by @niels_photo .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ This week’s theme is #SPi_Silhouettes. We want to see your best street photography that features a silhouette. Tag your photos #SPi_Silhouettes and follow @streetphotographyinternational for your chance to be featured.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #SPiCollective #streetphotography 

Street

This photo was taken by @rei10mikan .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ This week’s theme is #SPi_Silhouettes. We want to see your best street photography that features a silhouette. Tag your photos #SPi_Silhouettes and follow @streetphotographyinternational for your chance to be featured.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #SPiCollective #streetphotography 

Sony | Alpha

How to take handheld long exposure photos on the Sony Alpha 7 IV 📸 with @mcgeee . Save this for your next adventure ⛰️ #SonyAlpha #photographytips 

Sony | Alpha

Dreaming of an Alaskan adventure? 🏔️🐻📷 Holland America Line and Sony Alpha have teamed up to help you capture memories that last a lifetime – just like these stunning photos from Sony Ambassador, @colbybrownphotography, who joined us on Zaandam last week! To celebrate Alaska season, we’re launching the Sony Alpha x Holland America Line Sweepstakes! All summer long, enter for your chance to win epic prizes like Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones each month (Valued $399.00) – and our GRAND PRIZE: a Sony Alpha 7R V camera, two G Master lenses, AND a cruise for two with Holland America Line (Value $12,221.97)! 🌟 How to enter: Post your best photo on your Instagram feed with #AlphaHALCruise #sweepstakes and tag @sonyalpha and @hollandamericaline from July 2, 2025, to September 30, 2025. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of U.S./D.C. and Canada (excl. QC), 21+ at time of entry. 07/02/25-09/30/25. See Official Rules, including prizes, entry instructions, and odds of winning here. Void in U.S. territories, Quebec and where prohibited. Sponsor: Sony Electronics Inc., 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127. Full Sweepstakes rules are available on Alpha Universe, through the link in our bio.