charles brown wrote:
As for me I have no problem with people editing their photographs to suit their particular vision or need. It is people who do so but do not inform the recipient or public that the photo has been edited. In some instances, it may be necessary to describe the edits made. In the future I can see photography contests to select the best use of AI for the final image.
I strongly suggest that if a claim of SOOC is not made, then you can assume the photo was edited. Most if not all serious photographers today consider taking the picture only the very beginning of the process.