Photo by György Sziklai
Rhythm of the Sky
Captured in a modern district of Budapest on June 12, 2026, I was captivated by the architectural interplay between the building’s facade and the dynamic, cloudy sky. My goal was to create a minimalist composition that emphasizes the visual rhythm of the windows, which evoke the keys of a piano, balanced against the natural fluidity of the clouds. Photographed natively in monochrome, I aimed to strip away the distraction of color to highlight the raw geometry and harmony of the scene.
Camera settings: Nikon Z6II, 1/80s, f/8, ISO 100
György Sziklai (https://www.instagram.com/gyorgy.sziklai/)
Post processing notes:
The image was processed exclusively in ON1 Photo RAW 2026, starting with a monochrome preset to establish the core tonal structure. I used the Healing Brush for the precise removal of sensor and lens dust, followed by the Transform tool to correct the perspective—ensuring perfect vertical lines despite the upward angle of the shot. Finally, I utilized Quick Mask AI for distinct local adjustments to separately enhance the texture of the clouds and the clean, rhythmic lines of the building.Exif information:
| Copyright: | György Sziklai |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 6_2 |
| Aperture: | f/8 |
| Focal Length: | 61mm |
| ISO: | 100 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/80 sec. |
| Created: | June 12, 2026 18:07:57 |