Photo by Valerie Jerome
The edge of patience
Photographed on the Atlantic coast of Portugal, in the Aveiro region, in May 2025. Standing at the water’s edge beneath a dark sky, a lone surf fisherman faces the relentless power of wind and waves—a quiet reminder that nature is never conquered, only endured.
Technical Details: OM System OM-5, Olympus M.Zuiko ED 12–200mm f/3.5–6.3, 124 mm, ISO 200, 1/640 s, f/11
Copyright: Valérie Jérôme
Post processing notes:
Post-Processing: Noise reduction with NoNoise AI, compositional crop, tonal optimization using Brilliant AI as a starting point, selective enhancement of sand texture and contrast through local adjustments, followed by Dynamic Contrast, a subtle Sunshine effect on the sea, Black & White conversion, vignette, and a white presentation border.Exif information:
| Copyright: | Dr. valérie Jérôme |
| Camera: | OM-5 |
| Aperture: | f/11 |
| Focal Length: | 124mm |
| ISO: | 200 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/640 sec. |
| Created: | May 27, 2025 12:56:16 |