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Title: How to photograph Majestic Reflections of Shaik Zayed Grand Mosque and fiery golden sky captured from the Oasis of Dignity, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Oasis of Dignity has still water at it's center which gives you splendid reflections of the mosque during mornings and evenings. A good place to find fellow travel & professional photographers clicking those reflections!; white and gray mosque in front of body of water
Credits: Farhan Khan, source, license.
symmetry and lines. Frame the shot to include interesting details and textures. Adjust settings for clarity and perspective.
• aperture: 1.7 • exposure time: 1/100 • focal length: 4.1 • ISO: 200
High-end camera gear can be beneficial, but it's not essential. You can use equipment similar to
OnePlus ONEPLUS A5000, that was used for the original photo. Or use any compatible camera.
From RAW to JPEG
Post-processing is indispensable for transforming raw pixels into
captivating, impactful photographs, enriching their storytelling and aesthetic allure.
Tools like
darktable (open-source) or
Lightroom
(commercial)
facilitate adjustments in
brightness,
contrast, and
color,
which
enhances visual appeal, corrects imperfections, and enables creative expression while optimizing photos for various outputs such as prints or social media.
Post-processing isn't a dark art for pro artists or geeks; it's a vital requirement for every image, regardless of its subject or content.