Alf, it's photography, but we are entering an area of semantics now. Yes, one can argue that since a computer and software is being used to produce the final image, it's electronic manipulation. However, I'm somewhat of a purist when it comes to most of the images I make. Much like in a darkroom, I can control the brightness, the contrast, and burn and dodge. That is what I did with this image. So, your point is well taken, but I've no other way to display a photograph than electronically to the folks here on UHH. So, within the realm of what we do here, I took the photograph (with a digital camera). I set the camera to expose for the optimum initial capture to then be used to produce the final "print" using the techniques listed above. If you wish to call it Electronic Manipulation so be it. It's still photography.
--Bob

Doug, thanks for stopping by and commenting. You're very welcome.
--Bob

Thank you for checking this out, gener202002.
--Bob

Mike, every so often, color is appropriate. Your visit and comments are both appreciated.
--Bob

Thank you very much, Treepusher. As always, I appreciate your visits and comments.
--Bob

"Wait... you say 4 Meg of ram? Do you mean 4 GB?"
4 mb of ram is more than enough. Bill Gates supposedly said 640K is all anyone would need.
--Bob

Thank you, Earnest. Much appreciated.
--Bob

AzPicLady, thank you very much. The last venture to GCNP resulted in no photographs taken. The light just wasn't there. I did, however, get a really nice photo of a storm moving towards The S.F. Peaks on the way back to the Phoenix area.
--Bob

Phlash, thank you for the thumbs, as well.
--Bob

Thanks for the thumbs, John. They are greatly appreciated.
--Bob

And that, Alf, is exactly my point. It is the photograph I made.
--Bob

Thank you very much, nimbushopper.
--Bob

Thanks, Val. Much appreciated.
--Bob

Dennis, it's always nice to see you stop by and comment. Thanks.
--Bob

Thank you very much, Earl. I always appreciate your stopping by and commenting.
--Bob