Ritva invites lens-artists to explore the different methods they use to create images. To “capture the same subject through a variety of unique approaches.”
The skyscape image featured within this editing discussion was created using Fujifilm X-TR: f/8 1/5.3 s 35.8 mm 400 ISO.
I generally photograph with my camera set on RAW with White Balance on auto as RAW seems of offer a playground to explore. And as Ritva noted in her blog, this RAW image does appear somewhat flat.
It is interesting to explore the variations of the White Balance settings within editing programs. The image above reflects the use of Capture One’s “as shot” while the following image reflects the use of the eyedropper tool clicked on a white part of the image.
After the initial base adjustments within Capture One, I begin playing around with cropping which begins with a “focus” of interest (I’ve chosen the cluster of clouds in the lower right side) via the rule of thirds. Then there is a creative hopping around as I explore various presets.
And then … how about a flip?
Thank you Ritva for this week’s lens-artists challenge.
a meditative journey 
We have different descriptions of ‘somewhat flat,’ Brenda. I think every one of these photos are stunning.
Thank you Lois…”stunning” is nice to read
Beautiful examples! I love clouds! I had an image I transformed to black and white and found it flat as well!
Thank you for both visiting and sharing your experience
This a lovely approach to this editing challenge Brenda, and with clouds can you go wrong, but rest assured that this is not the case here. All the edits have a different mood and may say, a different time of day. Thanks for joining us this week⛅
Thank you for this challenge
Interesting approach Brenda – editing tools have come a long way these past few years. I enjoyed seeing your different versions and while my favorite is your opener, they’re all beautiful.
Thank you Tina. I found that additional cropping for the featured image did bring an image that I also prefered
Brenda, that cloud series is a tutorial on how a photographic artist can change the mood of an image with the simple application of the white balance slider.
John, it is interesting to see the variables that white balance offers. Thank you for sharing your thoughts
Cool post, Brenda. A reminder of simple editing can achieve great results. The photo itself is gorgeous, I do like all the different moods you created.
Thank you Sofia
All beautiful – and clouds are always lovely edit subjects!
Thank you Leya