A Ray of Sunlight

Artist: Erick Cheng
Writer: Michelle Lo
Editor: Nathan Turnbeaugh

Erick Cheng, a sophomore at Carlmont High School, has had an artistic eye throughout his entire life through various artistic mediums. However, his photography is truly his expertise. This photo named “A Ray of Sunlight” was taken by Cheng on an ordinary walk with his camera, a Nikon DSLR. His photo conveys a sense of warmth to its viewer through its warm colors, rays of sun, and golden hour-like lighting. Using Lightroom Classic, Cheng was able to enhance the photo’s colors to reach its full vividity and potential. He hopes that viewers will realize that anything can make a beautiful photo—all it takes is a little time and focus to hone one’s surroundings to truly focus on the moment.

Erick Cheng, a sophomore at Carlmont High School, has had an artistic eye throughout his entire life through various artistic mediums. However, his photography is truly his expertise. This photo named “A Ray of Sunlight” was taken by Cheng on an ordinary walk with his camera, a Nikon DSLR. His photo conveys a sense of warmth to its viewer through its warm colors, rays of sun, and golden hour-like lighting. Using Lightroom Classic, Cheng was able to enhance the photo’s colors to reach its full vividity and potential. He hopes that viewers will realize that anything can make a beautiful photo—all it takes is a little time and focus to hone one’s surroundings to truly focus on the moment.