Straight Outta Da Camera. Who's With Me?

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pho·tog·ra·phy

   [fuh-tog-ruh-fee]
noun1.the process or art of producing images of objects on sensitized surfaces by the chemical action of light or of other forms of radiant energy such as x-rays, gamma rays, or cosmic rays.




art

[SUP]1 [/SUP]   [ahrt]
noun1.the quality, production, expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance.





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There is a right answer, and it is posted above. Since we are in the digital age, the underlined part of that definition could be removed completely to include modern technology. Nothing gets my shorts in a tighter wad than the so-called "purists". As if the dark room was some kind of magical place where photography just appeared on paper and no manipulation took place.

The "get it right in the camera" folks really need to get a clue. 9 out of 10 of them can't get it right anyway and show off their washed out crap while turning up their noses at anyone who uses Photoshop as if it's some kind of 3rd world religion. If SOOC is your thing, have a blast with it. Got a film camera? Great...try not to singe off your eyebrows while developing. But don't act like you deserve a merit badge.

You had to get the dictionary out huh? lol Gosh, i tell you, i am learning alot around here. Going back to my original comment, i really don't think i will resort to doing that much with software. Not that i necessarily beleive that it is wrong in some way, but just because i perhaps don't want to take it that far. I'm not saying that i want to go the way of a "purist". Rather, for the time being, i am happy with what i am doing now. To be honest, i am not sure my "photography" will go beyond airplanes, flowers, birds, family, vacations and my daughter growing up. I guess i just can't be bothered to learn how to really post-process.

 

[slowpoke]

Thank you D5100Shooter,for your patience and helpful instuction.In this world of quick mouthed critics, it's nice to see that there's
people still willing to help others to understand.

 

[fotojack]

"i just can't be bothered to learn how to really post-process." <--- This is where the honesty comes into play. If you had said this in the first place, the original post would have been totally unnecessary.

 

[Ruidoso Bill]

Geez, I just ordered my CS6. I only shoot RAW, I try to get the most out of every shot. Folks that pay for photography don't expect to see zits, double chins, scars, etc. Darkrooms were and are still filled with image manipulators.