> > It's a photojournalism contest. I think it's clear that his > alteration (small as it might have been) is beyond what would > be considered acceptable for a press photograph. > > As submitted to the contest, it's a wonderful photo. I have > no doubt that the photographer wasn't trying to be evasive or > deceitful. > > It could win many art photo contests if entered, but for > photojournalism cropping and the digital equivalent of > dodging and burning are (AFAIK) the only alterations allowed. > Even straightening and tilting are contrary to the genre! > > I think the right decision was made. >
He could probably have burnt it in to the point where it no longer interfered with the composition, but remained within acceptable limits - ie, was definitely there and not removed, but relatively unobtrusive. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
