Should a photo be altered ?
Apr 7, 2019 18:49:12 #
Does an artist with oils, brushes, and canvas paint the object, scene, person exactly as it exists? Should a photog not enjoy the same freedom of expression?
Apr 7, 2019 18:51:35 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
rwilson1942 wrote:
Your photo, your choice.
Amen.
As long as one is honest about how the image was created, WTH difference does it make if someone else agrees or not?
Apr 7, 2019 18:58:13 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
LWW wrote:
Amen.
As long as one is honest about how the image was created, WTH difference does it make if someone else agrees or not?
As long as one is honest about how the image was created, WTH difference does it make if someone else agrees or not?
Apr 7, 2019 19:52:52 #
I always appreciate the natural first shot, but like what you have done to enhance the experience!
Apr 7, 2019 20:28:51 #
LS
Loc: Montana
I agree with the poster who suggested altering only the sky. Can’t quite put my finger on it, but the new background doesn’t quite fit, IMHO. I think it’s the depth of field and possibly the lighting as well. Or maybe the fact that it would be odd to have a barn that close to a big lake. 🤔 Although it looks like you did an excellent job on the replacement technically, I think simply a more interesting sky would be more appropriate. Hopefully you can return to the scene on a day when the sky has more going on, cause it is an awesome barn. Having said all that, it’s still a nice photo and you know it doesn’t mean didaly what I think!😜.
Apr 7, 2019 21:31:16 #
I like the 3rd (B&W) best. It looks more realistic where the 2nd clearly appears to be a mixture of two different images that seem to not agree with each other.....not sure why though. I wish I knew how to help you but I am No Good at PP yet and can only hope to be one day.
Apr 7, 2019 21:58:05 #
HS
Loc: Wanaque, NJ
HS JOINED:Jan 26, 2019
Post # 56 Loc: Wanaque,NJ
As far as I'm concerned the original is the photograph. PP that adds elements to the photo is art. Your artistry is fantastic.
Post # 56 Loc: Wanaque,NJ
As far as I'm concerned the original is the photograph. PP that adds elements to the photo is art. Your artistry is fantastic.
Apr 7, 2019 22:05:26 #
HS wrote:
HS JOINED:Jan 26, 2019
Post # 56 Loc: Wanaque,NJ
As far as I'm concerned the original is the photograph. PP that adds elements to the photo is art. Your artistry is fantastic.
Post # 56 Loc: Wanaque,NJ
As far as I'm concerned the original is the photograph. PP that adds elements to the photo is art. Your artistry is fantastic.
I like this short, descriptive and very meaningful definition.
Apr 7, 2019 22:53:50 #
LS
Loc: Montana
Greg Huntsinger wrote:
add blue sky
The clear winner; no one would ever know! ( as a good replacement should be.)
Apr 8, 2019 02:50:47 #
Ed Greding
Loc: Texas
I like #2 best. In such beautiful surroundings you get lots of adequate color. For this purpose I think the blue in the sky is not needed. I say, no need to alter it. It makes a nice picture.
Apr 8, 2019 07:26:46 #
I am tired of 'If God had wanted you to improve on creation, there would have been a message from that source'. Deceive all you want.
Apr 8, 2019 07:29:36 #
I would crop the original to Eliminatete much of the grey sky. I am not a fan of composites because I want to see the scene as it was. As long as you do not pass it off as real and divulge it no harm.
Apr 8, 2019 13:57:42 #
I also prefer the 3rd image over the 2nd. The 2nd one just doesn't seem quite natural in color, though you did a great job. Love old barn photos and would be glad to try a capture on a better day with bluer skies... Thanks for sharing - an interesting post and discussion thread.
Apr 10, 2019 03:21:49 #
Ed Greding
Loc: Texas
I was not suggesting that God had anything to do with it. And, including the sky in order to have the blue in the photo would not be "cheating" in any way.
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