Bozsik wrote:
This is an apology to the purists in the club for this one, but I just couldn't throw it away. Post processing is enjoyable to me, and this shot begged me to intervene, having enjoyed the moment so much. I feel there are times when post works for me and this was one of them.
There are those who argue for the perfect shot with no exceptions, but I am not one of those. I hope some of the rest of you will enjoy the shot as much as me.
Boz, PP has a huge place in modern photography as it always has.
That's a very nice shot and you made it better. We just need to keep it in perspective and have integrity.
Your shot has been change from a nature/wildlife shot to a pictorial. As long as you are ethical and always disclose that and the viewer knows that, what you did helped make it a better presentation.
On some subjects we need to be a strict purist and on others it's all about PP.
Nothing wrong with that and both have their place. No need for an apology, as long as you disclose. Nice capture! ;-)