Apologize to the Purists: 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...

Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California

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.

Before Post Processing

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The after shot.

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bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Very well done!

romanticf16 Loc: Commerce Twp, MI

Nice work. I certainly don't expect you to be able to use studio techniques when outdoors capturing natural subjects. Being able to show their true markings and color thru adjustment is fine with me. Keep up the good work.

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good David.

TNmike Loc: NW TN

For me this is what PP is all about. Great job. TNmike

Bacon Loc: South Carolina

Oh, I thought you were talking bird vs flower photography purists, not PS. Nice combination and that is Photoshops main mission - to clean up a photo. Good job.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

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! ;-)
SS

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Not too shabby!
Excellent use of PP to do a bit of digital housekeeping.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

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.

Well done. No need to apologize.

Rich1939 Loc: Pike County Penna.

Excellent!!
No need to apologize for good work

3Nancy3 Loc: Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada

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.

I love it!

Skneemiller Loc: O'fallon, Mo

I do not think anyone should argue your use of post processing. It did not change the picture just enhanced certain areas of it. Nicely done!!

Joe F.N. Loc: Oshawa, Ontario

To me a purist is someone who can't do this stuff. To overcome their short comings they attach a title to themselves and expect us to accept them. Well good luck with that. Run with it. You did the right thing, David and no need to apologize. It turned out beautifully.

Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California

bsprague wrote:

Very well done!

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Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California

romanticf16 wrote:

Nice work. I certainly don't expect you to be able to use studio techniques when outdoors capturing natural subjects. Being able to show their true markings and color thru adjustment is fine with me. Keep up the good work.

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