Lightroom

Carnival

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by danieltuladhar8

Final Result
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FINAL // AFTER

RAW // BEFORE

#The Recipe

Primary Technique: In-camera long exposure, enhanced with Color Grading.

In-Camera: Tripod mount, Shutter Speed ~1.0s, Aperture f/11, ISO 100.

Basic Panel: Contrast +15, Blacks +20 (faded).

Color Grading Panel:

Highlights: Hue ~45 (Orange), Saturation ~30 (for the lights).

Shadows: Hue ~210 (Blue), Saturation ~15 (for the night).

HSL Panel: Orange Saturation +20, Yellow Saturation +20.

Masking: Add a Radial Gradient over the person. Inside the mask, Shadows +60, Exposure +0.50.