To Edit Or Not To Edit? (Page 8): Lol I totally get that!

Wuzisname Loc: Framingham MA

wmurnahan wrote:

When I started in photography, I gravitated to slide film. So for me there was no post production except cropping. I did finally get into B&W and did fall in love with dogging and burning. Now my problem with photoshop is knowing when to stop.

Lol I totally get that!

russjc001 Loc: South Carolina

Opinions will always be all over the place on making developing changes to your images. Remember also that taking a photo in auto/ JPEG mode, your camera makes the decision on how to adjust the brightness, contrast, tonal values, etc. You make the image your own by modifying these aspects of the scene to give it the look and feel you want. Play with your editing tools to establish what you like and you will be able to generate other looks that your friends, family, or customers might prefer.....it's all good! 😊

buddah17 Loc: The Bahamas

Since this thread is still going, I will venture forth a couple of samples of my "editing..." As food for "more thought.."
While I do appreciate great "reality" images, I tend to gravitate towards the more abstract interpretations as my background is in abstract painting...

Wuzisname wrote:

Lol I totally get that!

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Sunnely Loc: Wisconsin

buddah17 wrote:

Since this thread is still going, I will venture forth a couple of samples of my "editing..." As food for "more thought.."
While I do appreciate great "reality" images, I tend to gravitate towards the more abstract interpretations as my background is in abstract painting...

That's amazing transformation!

Love it.

Thanks for sharing.

ab7rn Loc: Portland, Oregon

wmurnahan wrote:

When I started in photography, I gravitated to slide film. So for me there was no post production except cropping. I did finally get into B&W and did fall in love with dogging and burning. Now my problem with photoshop is knowing when to stop.

Years ago I read apiece that said 2 people were needed to paint a picture. One to paint
it and one to say stop.
Bill

Wuzisname Loc: Framingham MA

ab7rn wrote:

Years ago I read apiece that said 2 people were needed to paint a picture. One to paint
it and one to say stop.
Bill

Lol

buddah17 Loc: The Bahamas

Hahaha....
Reminds me when I went to haricutting school..
Teacher said "Know when to stop..." But I tended to stop when there was "NO HAIR LEFT TO CUT!!!"

ab7rn wrote:

Years ago I read apiece that said 2 people were needed to paint a picture. One to paint
it and one to say stop.
Bill

Wuzisname Loc: Framingham MA

Hahahahaha

Wuzisname Loc: Framingham MA

russjc001 wrote:

Opinions will always be all over the place on maki... (show quote)

Thank you for your experienced advice

Wuzisname Loc: Framingham MA

buddah17 wrote:

Since this thread is still going, I will venture forth a couple of samples of my "editing..." As food for "more thought.."
While I do appreciate great "reality" images, I tend to gravitate towards the more abstract interpretations as my background is in abstract painting...

Wow! Fanatic pics. I love the last one!!

wmurnahan Loc: Bloomington IN

buddah17 wrote:

Since this thread is still going, I will venture forth a couple of samples of my "editing..." As food for "more thought.."
While I do appreciate great "reality" images, I tend to gravitate towards the more abstract interpretations as my background is in abstract painting...

Interesting how the flag ends up looking like an angel over a group of people.

buddah17 Loc: The Bahamas

Hmmm... Didn't noticed that, Good eye. Now it's looking like a light brown hair girl in a white strapless dress, falling backwards, (or being pushed?) OR trippin' out!!

wmurnahan wrote:

Interesting how the flag ends up looking like an angel over a group of people.

Wuzisname Loc: Framingham MA

wmurnahan wrote:

Interesting how the flag ends up looking like an angel over a group of people.

Yes, like she's watching over us

Wuzisname Loc: Framingham MA

buddah17 wrote:

Hmmm... Didn't noticed that, Good eye. Now it's looking like a light brown hair girl in a white strapless dress, falling backwards, (or being pushed?) OR trippin' out!!

Lol, I think I know what he meant. Like the flag is watching over us

ChuckMc Loc: Prescott, AZ

DAN Phillips wrote:

...For me it is much more interesting to see the real thing. I think PP takes a way from what the purpose of photography is and that is to record details of a particular incident and subject. Post processing takes away from the reality..

Like you, I prefer to see 'natural' pictures. However, for many reasons, what comes out of the camera may not be what really looks natural. For example, the OP's original picture looked washed out. I also have a series of pictures that are like that, and am now learning ETTR. Currently, I'm working with some pictures taken in San Sebastian on a cloudy day, and they are all washed out. That's not the 'natural' look I want. But neither do I want the painted look achievable with PP.

Additionally, if I shoot RAW, that's certainly not a 'natural' look, and I have to use PP. If I let the camera create a JPEG, that is the camera making adjustments based upon preset settings. I submit that you are much more experienced than the OP and myself. Only about 30-40% (maybe less) of my JPEG SOOC are pictures that I appreciate.
Chuck