I took this photo on a 2008 Fujifilm Z100fd so I don't really have much control over colors because it doesnt output RAW (i dont like how some parts of the shadows just fall into complete blackness) but im looking to see if this picture seems "interesting" to any of you
I think Fuji does a great job on colors even the older cameras. But you’d be surprised how much flexibility you can get out a jpeg.
As for the shadows being too dark, I think you’re just asking for too much dynamic range here. The shadows are super dark and the sunlight is super bright. I like the photo as-is but just like @DickinsonSA mentioned, the area in the sun is a bit too hot. If it were me I’d lean into the dark shadows look to get that sunlight exposed properly and let all those beautiful Fuji colors shine.
Not sure if you’re familiar or if the camera you’re using has the option of different metering modes but that may help you get the shadows exposed how you’re wanting. On my A7iii for instance if I want a shot like this I’d use a full screen average metering but if I want more detail in the shadows I’d use multi metering where it will blow the highlights a bit more to get more shadow detail. All of this is kinda assuming you’re lazy like me and shoot in shutter or aperture priority rather than fully manual.
I also really like how the light rays are glowing. Was it super humid or did you use a mist filter? Or is that just how it came out?