"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
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Or buy a set of oil paints and paint nature the way you think it should
look.


My worthless opinion?

I liked it. Obviously it's not natural looking, but I am not of the
opinion that every photograph need be. Images processed like this are
more representative of an art form or interpretation as opposed to a well
composed but otherwise faithful image capture of a landmark or landscape.
The visual effect in a picture like this is appealing.

This opinion is offered as is. No claims of knowledge or photographic
competence or qualifications to judge contemporary art form is implied
with this opinion. This opinion may be withdrawn without notice in the
interests of forming a different opinion. Or not caring anymore.
Consider this opinion only under the direct supervision of your mental
health doctor or therapist.
No warranty, expressed or implied applies to this opinion.

Eisboch


Eisboch,
Thanks for the comment, and I too disagree with Harry about a photograph
should be limited to "You are there" or "Postcard" record of a scenic
view. If I limited myself to this kind of photography, I would get bored
very quickly. The best photos I have seen have been manipulated in some
fashion, either by perspective, a very unique angle, shutter speed (to
enrich the colors or blur all or part of the photo, using the aperture to
change the depth of field, deliberately blurring part or all of the scene
(by moving the camera or zooming the lens while using a slow shutter
speed, HDR or other post processing techniques. That was the reason I
found SWS comments so interesting and helpful. He didn't disagree with my
concept, but my execution of the concept. Since I am really a novice at
all of this, I am very interested in ideas that will help me move along in
my skills. I do have a problem with over sharping images, and that was my
first attempt at using Photomatrix to develop an HDR photo. I play on
redoing this photo using SWS suggestions. I actually processed this HDR
from one photo shot in RAW, and adjusted the exposure and brightness in
post processing, saving the photo in PSD and then combining them using
Photomatrix.

The fact that I disagree with Harry's opinion of photography, does not
mean I didn't appreciate it. I did ask for his opinion, partly because I
knew Harry would have a definite opinion and would not pull any punches. I
also hoped his response would generate more comments. He is not alone in
thinking photography should be limited to the "You are there" style. While
I know I am a novice, I also know there are many people who don't like
Picasso and Pollock, so if I ask for comments I have to expect many will
not like my work.

A wise old sage once said, "beauty is in the eyes of the beholder".