I found this ivy-draped doorway and loved the warm leaves against the deep green panels, so I framed it with the foliage flowing in from the sides and the lock as a quiet counterpoint. I shot it handheld on a Canon 5D Mark IV with the Tamron 24–70mm in soft overcast light to keep glare off the leaves and hold texture in the door. In Lightroom I kept it simple: straightened the frame, cooled the white balance slightly to deepen the green, added a light contrast boost, and nudged the oranges/reds so the autumn color felt rich without looking overdone. A subtle darkening around the edges helps keep the eye on the leaves and the door.
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Beautiful. Rich. Interesting composition with almost a split in colours and contrast. But it lends to a really interesting vibe. I really dig this.