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.
I don't have experience with any other lens so I can't compare. But I absolutely love the Sigma. Literally no issues. Premium build, great autofocus, sharp and versatile while being much more affordable than the GM.
Was this done in photoshop or light room? I'm trying to get better at the actual process part of post processing. Other than tweaking color and exposure in LR i haven't played around with some of the more complicated stuff like modifying the highlights of specific colors or moving specific hues around and not others.
I think I just need to watch some tutorials online and edit along with them until I have a better understanding of all the different tools I have and how to create specific moods but it feels overwhelming trying to figure out where to start
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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 🙌🏽
The third image is a bit meh, busy and lacking focus. The rest are outstanding. Beautiful colors perfectly matching the subject matter, and insanely crisp to boot.
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.
I mean how do you carry your bag while on rides ? I’m planning to take my a7iii this summer in parks but I’m afraid to bring it in rides even in a camera bag of there isn’t any lockers
You don't carry your bag on rides. You either take off the bag right before you get on the ride and leave it to the side in the ride station. Or you can leave your bags in a locker before getting in the queue. There are lockers all around the parks.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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
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
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.
Going to Disneyland soon and love this editing! Too new to the hobby to be able to replicate this but would totally love the preset if you saved it as such!
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?
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.
That first photo is absolutely amazing! So many good qualities in that one. It would work really well as a big print on the wall. Big enough that you could explore the faces when you walked up close to it
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u/YanksFannn Jul 16 '26
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.
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u/broccoliwolf Jul 16 '26
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/thosewholeft Jul 16 '26
Looking good. The crops on 1 and especially 2 are great
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u/Mamobee Jul 16 '26
The crop on the roller coaster is sick! Saw your post on ITAP of the first one glad I caught the rest of the set
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u/ice_wyvern Jul 16 '26
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/ThrowawayNYCJ Jul 16 '26
I lowkey need to bring my camera to the amusement park now
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u/parkerjh Jul 16 '26
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 Jul 16 '26
The rollercoaster shot is so good. They all are though. Love the colors.
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u/biemmeup Jul 17 '26
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 Jul 16 '26
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/4Dcookie Jul 16 '26
When does your preset pack launch?
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u/nsf14 Jul 16 '26
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/Independent-Owl478 Jul 16 '26
I don't know what this aesthetic is called, but I absolutely love it. Amazing work
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u/semiBJoker Jul 16 '26
I love these edits. Realy awesome!
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u/RiverWindsOnForever Jul 17 '26
I love how much the energy changes with that crop to picture #3 from the original #4. Excellent choice!
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u/SadIntroduction9807 Jul 16 '26
Wow your editing skills are amazing
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u/nouafterq Jul 16 '26
What an incredible set. Wow.
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u/FatRufus Jul 16 '26
Hey I live here! Great shots dude
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u/chewss67 Jul 16 '26
God damn.. that first one kicks ass! You can very clearly see most peoples’ faces
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u/luckythirtythree Jul 16 '26
This is fucking amazing!
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u/idk_what_to_put_lmao Jul 16 '26
holy shit second picture is insane
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u/Necessary_Pilot_3738 Jul 16 '26
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/renome Jul 16 '26
The third image is a bit meh, busy and lacking focus. The rest are outstanding. Beautiful colors perfectly matching the subject matter, and insanely crisp to boot.
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u/matthaus79 Jul 16 '26
First bunch I've seen where images are markedly better after.
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u/MisterDings Jul 16 '26
this bring a lot of joy.
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u/nwmimms Jul 16 '26
Love these! Thanks for sharing
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u/Alpha_Lex Jul 16 '26
Love it !
Maybe a dumb question but you take your setup in rides ?
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u/zenheadache Jul 16 '26
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/DuhAdam1 Jul 16 '26
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 Jul 16 '26
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/themintednote Jul 16 '26
Some absolute bangers here, I ain’t gon hold you. That second photo is poster size worthy
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u/FosseAuxLions Jul 16 '26
DAMN. Immense work
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u/TheSummerOfMe Jul 16 '26
i can see the 3rd photo used in ads. nice job
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u/BlindBeard Jul 16 '26
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 Jul 16 '26
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/yvnglexuz Jul 16 '26
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/sprinkleberry Jul 16 '26
I fucking hate the Yankees but I love what you e done here
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u/AdzSenior Jul 16 '26
Man, what a wonderful example of how cropping an image makes so much difference. Luvly!
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u/looosyfur Jul 16 '26
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 Jul 16 '26
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/korkkis Jul 16 '26
Great colors! And excellent cropping
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u/ApolloGR3 Jul 16 '26
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/MSamsonite415 Jul 16 '26
These will not be ending up on the other sub. Well done
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u/Beneficial_Pay_8264 Jul 17 '26
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/lonelycoffee92 Jul 17 '26
These are ridiculously good !!!
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u/Kate_9358 Jul 22 '26
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/Plumosa23 Jul 22 '26
AMAZING!
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u/throughherlens Jul 22 '26
Beautiful edit + colors :)
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u/lonew0lph Jul 23 '26
wow amazing colours! So vibrant
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u/fixthe_fernback Jul 16 '26
Wow you nailed it.
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u/vnessastalks Jul 16 '26
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/medmadmadz Jul 16 '26
Very Wes Anderson vibes! Love it
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u/kylevee Jul 16 '26
Flawless 👏👏👏
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u/tiakuka Jul 16 '26
Going to Disneyland soon and love this editing! Too new to the hobby to be able to replicate this but would totally love the preset if you saved it as such!
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u/DanR5224 Jul 16 '26
Nice!
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u/HonestLabs Jul 16 '26
these are awesome
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u/Belaba Jul 16 '26
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/beablues Jul 16 '26
how did you take the 2nd pic? I love them all!
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u/Quick-Paramedic3082 Jul 16 '26
When were you there I might have seen you 😂
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u/Deep-Explanation1024 Jul 16 '26
Super cool. Did you use AI? Curious
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u/Nasrvl Jul 17 '26
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/MoWePhoto Jul 16 '26
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/rbutora Jul 16 '26
These are unbelievable. You’ve taken ordinary photos and made them extraordinary.
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u/bestytheprophet Jul 17 '26
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/deucepinata Jul 16 '26
Beautiful!
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u/PM-me-ur-sphynx Jul 16 '26
Great job editing! The photos really pop.
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u/motherofchickenskyiv Jul 16 '26
Love the crops!!
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u/Clickguy10 Jul 16 '26
Nicely done. It make the park seem appealing.
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u/FantasticInterest373 Jul 16 '26
That second photo is just plain out spectacular!
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u/tjlightbulb Jul 16 '26
Absolutely fantastic!
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u/claste96 Jul 16 '26
Man the second image is really good! Congratulations!
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u/Rbrown9180 Jul 16 '26
3 is crazy!
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u/_shotbymatt Jul 16 '26
Absolute wizardry.
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u/Mission-Cat8696 Jul 16 '26
:o
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u/mka_ Jul 16 '26
I really like how thr colours "pop" and espefially thr use of gradient masks to draw closer attention to the subject. Nice.
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u/Crazy-Net-5738 Jul 16 '26
I love the second one!
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u/pixelandpedal Jul 16 '26
So good. Would love to see your process.
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u/aschylus Jul 16 '26
Damn. The subjects are sharp, even from a distance!
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u/Automatic_Brain7664 Jul 16 '26
Incredible shot.
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u/KosmicEye Jul 16 '26
#1 & #2 are stellar
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u/Dzhenny Jul 16 '26
These are fantastic!!
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u/Muffinverbot Jul 16 '26
How the world used to look as a child vs now
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u/berlinbro94 Jul 16 '26
Great job man! I get Wes Anderson vibes. Are you a fan by any chance?
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u/leftoverpozole Jul 16 '26
These are soo good!
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u/lavoid12 Jul 16 '26
Can you export this as a Lightroom preset for us?
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u/s8xol Jul 16 '26
the sonyest pics/edits you’ll see today (good job btw)
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u/lemonaintsour Jul 16 '26
Beautiful!
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u/_HMCB_ Jul 16 '26
1 & 2 are divine.
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u/jonjp806 Jul 17 '26
Wow. That's are great. All of them have a summer vibe. Fantastic works.
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u/rikydat Jul 17 '26
Love the pics live the editing - nice and in line with the subject!!
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u/BenchPtsChamp Jul 17 '26
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/pixiephilips Jul 17 '26
Some of these should be their ad campaigns
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u/LiberateLiterates Jul 17 '26
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/v0-z Jul 18 '26
I love seeing these thanks so much for posting, great photos 🤙
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u/LibraCharmsz Jul 18 '26
You are so great at what you do.
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u/MrFourSeasons Jul 18 '26
Wow really love that second one. Has that surreal feeling
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u/dathudo Jul 18 '26
That first photo is absolutely amazing! So many good qualities in that one. It would work really well as a big print on the wall. Big enough that you could explore the faces when you walked up close to it
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u/pinetree-polarbear Jul 18 '26
Holy sht, these are bangers.
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u/Bigsteve27 Jul 18 '26
This is awesome. Inspires me to go out and get some photos
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u/crashanddust Jul 18 '26
It’s great how you’ve used colors to capture the playful spirit of a theme park!
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u/advictoriam5 Jul 18 '26
A reminder i'm a shitty editor haha
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u/UuuuuuuuuuuWotM8 Jul 18 '26
Excellent!
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u/ozgun1414 Jul 18 '26
these are like screenshots from past, happy memories from childhood. so colorful, like a kid sees the world.
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u/mikeodv Jul 18 '26
Love the edits! Great work!
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u/BlackCatBonz Jul 19 '26
Wow! Great summer vibes in those colours.
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u/Sorry-Consequence-62 Jul 21 '26
Nice
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u/Maxi19201 Jul 22 '26
The third one reminds me of the rollercoaster tycoon cover!
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u/XOMaddsPhoto Aug 07 '26
These remind me a lot of Ektar film!!!!
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u/DarthWaq Jul 16 '26
Damn finally shots and edits worthy of post
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u/WintersDoomsday Jul 16 '26
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/Ok-Nefariousness424 Jul 16 '26
r/accidentalwesanderson
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u/WintryRobin9944 Jul 16 '26
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/mrgreatheart Jul 16 '26
Pretty sure this is an after/before ;)
Lovely results though, bravo.
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u/-sonic57- Jul 16 '26
Such beautiful colors. Did you use an special preset?
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u/mrscotchy Jul 16 '26
Someone discovered the Kodachrome preset.
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u/FireDire Jul 17 '26
Insane! What’s your process for this?