YOUDIN TAMANG
05
OTARU
PHOTOGRAPHY × COLOR
A quiet study of place, light and color through photography and post-production.
THE PROJECT
OTARU is a photographic study of place, light, atmosphere and color. The project focuses on capturing quiet moments and transforming them through thoughtful post-production while preserving the natural feeling of the location.
BEFORE / AFTER
BEFORE — ORIGINAL
AFTER — FINAL COLOR GRADE
COLOR BREAKDOWN
LIGHT
Exposure, highlights, shadows and contrast were refined to hold detail in the sky while allowing the scene to settle into a softer tonal range.
COLOR
The blue sky, pink blossoms and neutral architectural tones were shaped into a balanced relationship without losing the quiet color of the original scene.
MOOD
The final grade is calm, cinematic and slightly nostalgic—preserving the feeling of an unhurried afternoon in Otaru.
Process
Corve adjustment
My habit is that i always start with curve tool.
FINAL FRAME
Finding quiet moments in familiar places.
PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT
OTARU
DISCIPLINE
Photography
Color Grading
Post-Production
TOOLS
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
LOCATION
Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan
ROLE
Photographer
Colorist
Editor