On Tue, 24 Oct 2006 14:06:13 -0700, Bruce Dayton wrote: >This is an interesting discussion.
Indeed, a lot better than most lately :-) >Since the first post, I have >'fixed' the image to not show the reality that was there. I suppose >it would be helpful to know the circumstances a bit. > >This was shot on San Bruno mountain in a state park that is trying to >protect the plants and animals. So first, one would have to decide >whether to alter the foliage to make a shot that is different than >reality or not. Second, it was shot in early afternoon in very bright >sun. That means shooting much more like film - because I could barely >make out the review screen - certainly not well enough to see the >details that are deemed as less desirable. OK >For myself, I tend toward things as they were, rather than altering >them. It is probably why my zoo shots still leave me feeling a bit >like a cheat. So a little natural flaw doesn't bother me as much as >some others. > >I realize that all picture taking is a manipulation to some degree or >another. The lens chosen, the exposure, the filters, the angle and >composition are all somewhat a manipulation of the subject. > >So does putting an insect in the fridge to make it sluggish bother you? A little bit, its like shooting wildlife in a Zoo or refuge. It is OK, but I like to make it clear to the viewer. >Does removing foliage or nearby plants bother you? Not really (within bounds :-) >Does misting a spider web bother you? Not too much no ... The list can go on. Indeed ... >Thoughts anyone? Well, I do not mind a little bit of manipulation to aid in composition or getting a better background. I do sometimes rearrange fallen leaves or remove small branches when photographing flowers or fungi. But there are limits of course ... >Or shall we talk about aperture simulators? No, all those message would go into a killfile anyway :-) Regards, JvW ------------------------------------------------------------------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
