The image was captured with a Fuji X-T4 using a Lensbaby Velvit 56 handheld. Since the lens does not communicate with the camera there is no metadata as to the f/stop used, however most of my images like these I get the best result at f/2.8 give or take 1/2 to 1 stop.

In order to soften the harsh sunlight I used a 12 inch "Impact" brand Diffuser attached to my Peak Design Travel Tripod with a Wimberley PP-200 Plamp ll.

In Lightroom I used the Fuji Velvia profile and did my initial editing here. I then opened the RAW file, from Lightroom, into Photoshop. Here I typically will use a High Pass filter generally between 8-15 to add back a little sharpness in a few selected areas. I they apply a black mask over that layer and paint in where I want the sharpness. I'll also use Topaz Photo AI to sharpen a few areas or reduce any noise and again mask out only the areas I want to sharpen.

I'll then create that layer as a Smart Object and bring the image into NIK Color Effects PRO. I'll often add a slight glow and other slight effects such as darken the edges slightly.

Image _1CP2102-Edit was captured in my backyard. I was laying on the patio using a foam pad under my knees and elbows given I am 75 yrs old.
ISO-160 RAW 1/1000 sec likely f/2.8

Carroll S Punte