Dynamic Range and Curves

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Using dynamic ranges in photoshop, I was able to make the image above stand out by brightening it. In order to get the result I did, I adjusted the level, making the photo's whites whiter, resulting in a more defined setting. I then used curves to darken an isolated part of the skyline on the truck as well as the separate building next to it. This also defined the area in the image, drawing your eye to the source of the light. This use of color and mood makes me want to try and change more natural photographs, such as woodlands or oceans to see how it would come out. 

Using Adjustment layers and Histogram

Histogram Before

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Histogram After

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Using adjustment layers I was able to change the saturation and vibrance of the image from a baby blue sky into a more brighter cyan color as well as making the colors on the building more defined. This overall makes the image feel more like a painting giving it a brighter mood. This newfound knowledge helped me transform the photo into my liking.