Pitt-Addington Marsh, Maple Ridge, BC

I decided to take another look at this photo and re-edit it specifically for this competition, using only minimal basic adjustments.

Because I was fairly conservative with each individual adjustment, I ended up using a few more sliders to get the overall balance I wanted. I started with the Camera Standard profile so I wouldn’t need to push the contrast very far.

I also added a modest amount of clarity and texture to bring back some definition from the 24–200mm lens.

Editing:
Camera Standard profile
Contrast: +5
Highlights: -69
Shadows: +62
Whites: +41
Blacks: -9
Clarity: +13
Texture: +12

No other adjustments were made.

Gear: Nikon Z5 with NIKKOR Z 24–200mm f/4–6.3 VR
Settings: 30mm, f/8, 1/200 sec, ISO 100
Taken: November 13, 2022 at 3:18 p.m.