Took this a few years back when I had no idea what I was doing. Exposure is obviously way off although I think you can enhance making a desirable photo out of it.
Feel free to download this image to your computer. Edit it any way you want. Composites, black and white conversions, textures, sky swaps, inverted images, solarization, or whatever else you think might improve the photo. When you are finished, post your edit in this thread. Edits will be accepted until 9pm Eastern time on Thursday. No edits will be accepted after that time because we will begin voting then. Thank you for your efforts and your participation.
If you would prefer a .dng file you can download here...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4qzpjt7b40sxaqb/Jap%20Garden.dng?dl=0
Version 1 - built an HDR version using Aurora HDR 2019: two graduated filters, some increased contrast, saturation and vibrance. About 3/4 stop reduction of exposure and lifted the shadows.
Version 2 - used a B&W filter with a sepia tone, then added similar changes to those used in Aurora. Added vignette to get the "vintage" look I wanted.
Here's my two cents worth
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