Exactly, Rick; That's one of the problems; but "editing" has always been with us, in one form or the other. Retouching was big 'way back in the darkroom ages. Photographers have always looked for ways to extend the capability of their equipment, or to create a new reality. The marvelous newer technology doesn't eliminate the need for talent, but, it can obscure shortcomings there. A computer jock can save all but the most hideous examples of photographic abomination, and that's not all bad. Of course, us curmudgeons probably said the same about George Eastman's Kodak) new camera for the masses, too. (Harrumpf... ruin the art ! Yes, it will !) Nevertheless, proper knowledge of our craft 's basics (more than just which end of the camera to point at the subject) combined with judicious use of modern tools and techniques can result in beautiful images. But, as you say, do it right the first time. You may not get another chance, and in camera is better than in post processing. At least, in my never-humble opinion! I see "photographers" of all ages, one-handing their little pastel-colored point and shoots, (even Nikon has a candy apple red one ....Hmmmm...looks kinda sharp...how would it be...?) peering to be sure their image is centered on the LCD screen, some gracefully on tippy-toe, with the camera at arm's length overhead, and I think; "A small percentage of those will one day become photographers." And that's a good thing! I was at my granddaughter's Christmas program one year, with my big, black Nikon and zoom lens, snapping merrily away, and this little Oriental fellow looked at me and grinned as he pulled his P & S out of a pocket, took a picture, and said: "Mine's better than yours". I couldn't disagree much. For him, it was. Photography is a magical pastime or occupation, with room enough for everyone, without non-productive pixel envy, or discussions of "My dog's uglier than your'n." Been up since 4:30 now, down in the basement to exercise. Darn, I hate that! Later C. ---- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Draganowski" <dragan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: ratpack@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 5:10:49 AM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain Subject: [ratpack] Re: Photo thought for the day I depend on getting the shot right the first time. No editing. What you see is what comes out of my old camera. I guess I am just a crusty old 19th Century kinda guy. Spend a lot of time looking for and watching for the light to be right. Sigh, it usually aint right. Rick Draganowski (Soli Deo Gloria) p.s. Too much editing and computer manipulation is getting like a video game. I hate video games. In the immortal words of one of my cheesy aphorisms. "There is no substitute for reality." ----- Original Message ----- From: humminboid@xxxxxxxxxxx To: ratpack Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 4:13 PM Subject: [ratpack] Photo thought for the day Photography is not photography anymore. It is more image manipulation and creation rather than stealing a moment of light. It is more skills after the fact instead of skills capturing the fact. In film, knowledge preceded the event, in digital the knowledge is after the event. It is an entirely different process and the fault lies with the move to sales being more of the electronics industry rather than the photo industry. Al Jacobs Al Jacobs (yay, Al!)
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