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After - with suggestions (1-5)
This is a great fireworks photo with beautiful colors and clean details! Here are some suggestions to improve it further:
1. Increase Vibrance and Saturation
Boost the vibrance and saturation slightly to make the fireworks colors more vivid and striking against the dark background.
Focus on enhancing the reds, blues, and golds to make the fireworks more impactful.
2. Adjust Contrast
Increase contrast to make the bright fireworks stand out more against the dark sky. This will also add depth to the image.
3. Clean Up Noise
Dark areas in fireworks photos often introduce noise. Use a noise reduction tool to smooth out the black sky while retaining details in the fireworks.
4. Composition Tweaks
The fireworks are well-placed but consider cropping in slightly tighter at the bottom. This will center more focus on the burst of light and reduce unused dark space.
5. Sharpen Details
Apply selective sharpening to the firework trails to enhance their crispness. Be careful not to over-sharpen, as it may introduce artifacts.
6. Add a Foreground Element (Optional)
For future fireworks shots, adding a silhouette of a tree line, a skyline, or people watching can give the photo more context and depth.