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Hi This i AJAYKUMAR , I’m a Google Contributor at Level 8 with 48,000 points. I’ve uploaded 4,500 photos to Google Maps, which have received over 131 million views.
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I’ll be showcasing some of my photo edits and sharing a few editing tips. I’m not an expert, but I hope these small tips help enhance your own edits!
Transform Your Photos with Snapseed
Before and After: Simple Edits, Big Impact
Photo 1: Monument Transformation: From Dull to Dynamic.
Before (Original Image)
- The sky appears dull, and the overall image lacks contrast and sharpness. This is common in unedited photos with overcast lighting.
After (Snapseed Edits)
- Tune Image: Brightness and contrast adjustments make the details of the pole stand out.
- Details Tool: The sharpness has been enhanced, highlighting the intricate carvings.
- Vignette Effect: A subtle darkening around the edges draws focus toward the center, emphasizing the monument.
- Selective Adjustments: Likely used to brighten the sky while retaining detail in the monument.
Result (Creative Enhancement)
- Light Leaks: Adds a warm, artistic feel to the photo, giving it a more dynamic, creative look.
- Color Grading: The cool tone in the “After” was warmed up slightly in the final result, adding balance between blue and orange hues.
Pro Tips:
- Experiment with Filters: Snapseed’s filters can be used to achieve a dramatic look like in the “Result” image.
- Lightroom Fine-Tuning: After using Snapseed, import into Lightroom to fine-tune colors and details for professional-grade results.
This approach adds vibrancy to a dull photo while keeping the monument’s details sharp and engaging. Let me know if you’d like any adjustments!
Photo 2: Plant Against the Sky
Editing can turn an ordinary photo into something special. In this shot of a plant, I used Snapseed to enhance the colors, contrast, and detail.
Before: The image looks natural but lacks depth and color contrast.
After (Snapseed Edits)
- Color Grading: A purple hue was added to the background, creating a striking contrast with the yellow grass.
- Selective Adjust: The subject (grass) has been brightened, making it the focal point of the image.
- Lens Blur: A dreamy blur effect has been applied to the background, making the subject pop more.
Tip: Play with background colors to create unique moods in your photos, like adding a purple tint to contrast natural colors.
Photo 3: Plant in Water
Before: The original image is a bit flat, with muted colors and low contrast.
After (Snapseed Edits)
- Saturation Boost: The greens have been enhanced, making the plant look more vibrant.
- Details Tool: The texture of the leaves is now sharper and clearer.
- Vignette: Subtle darkening around the edges brings attention to the plant.
- Tip: Use selective saturation to make specific elements of your photo stand out without oversaturating the background.
Photo: 4 Coconut Trees (Before and After with Snapseed)
Lens Flare Effect:
- In the “After” image, I added a striking lens flare using the Lens Distortion app, creating a radiant, dynamic effect.
Color Enhancement:
- The greens in the coconut tree and surroundings are more vibrant, likely due to Snapseed’s “Tune Image” tool adjusting contrast, saturation, and brightness.
Shadows and Highlights:
- Shadows in the “After” photo are balanced, and highlights softened to prevent overexposure, likely using the “Highlights” and “Shadows” sliders in Snapseed…
Mood and Atmosphere:
- The overall mood has shifted from a regular day scene to something more cinematic and surreal, making the image more eye-catching.
Tip: To replicate this, use Snapseed’s “Drama” filter combined with “Lens Flare” Use Lens Distortion App for Lens Flare and balance the brightness to create a magical glow.
Photo: 5 Flower (Color Variations)
Color Pop and Filters:
- You’ve edited the same flower photo with different color tones. This could be achieved using the “Selective” tool or playing around with color filters in Snapseed.
Grayscale Edit:
- One of the variations turned the yellow flower to grayscale, emphasizing texture. This can be done with the “Black & White” filter, adjusting the brightness and contrast to maintain the details.
Intense Saturation:
- In another version, the flower has a greenish hue, which could be a combination of “Curves” and “Tuning Image” in Snapseed, altering the overall hue and saturation levels.
Warm Orange Tone:
- The final variation shows the flower in a warm orange hue. This could have been achieved using the “White Balance” or “Toning” tools to shift the color warmth.
Tip: To create diverse looks from a single photo, play with the “Selective” tool for individual colors and the “White Balance” for overall warmth and tones.
Snapseed makes it easy to improve your photos—give it a try!
This content shares how to use Snapseed to turn dull photos into vibrant ones with simple tools like brightness, contrast, sharpening, and selective adjustments. Though I’m not an expert, it’s my small way of sharing what I know to help enhance your edits!
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