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I recently bought a photo mag, the first for years, in the hope that I would be inspired by some of the contributors. After I got over the shock of the price, I was quite disappointed with the content. 95% of the images appeared to be so manipulated and post-processed as to lose any sense of reality whatsoever. Some techniques, like focus stacking, seem to be useful and worth a try, but 10-stop filters and 30 second exposures, really!
It seems that post-processing has now been taken to the nth degree and is more important than the actual taking of the photo. Having had a look at photos on various threads on this forum, the ones I’ve seen on here are far better than those featured in this high-end, high cost, pretentious mag.
I do understand how post-processing can enhance an image, but there is surely a line that many photographers are now crossing. Hopefully, as with all fashions, there will be a swing back to more natural, realistic looking images. I hope!
It seems that post-processing has now been taken to the nth degree and is more important than the actual taking of the photo. Having had a look at photos on various threads on this forum, the ones I’ve seen on here are far better than those featured in this high-end, high cost, pretentious mag.
I do understand how post-processing can enhance an image, but there is surely a line that many photographers are now crossing. Hopefully, as with all fashions, there will be a swing back to more natural, realistic looking images. I hope!