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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Ansel Adams on PBS TV/now image manipulation
From: Andrew Schroter <schroter@optonline.net>
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 19:39:07 -0400
References: <1a5.12fed36.29f6dd35@aol.com>

Yeah, go take and show some photos that exhibit you point of view about
straight versus manipulated photos!
AGS
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From: <Cmrausr@aol.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 11:52 AM
Subject: [Leica] Re: Ansel Adams on PBS TV/now image manipulation


> Here's my quick and dirty take on image manipulation, digital, scanner, or
> traditional:
>
> Manipulate the tonal values to convey a mood: Knock yourself out
> Clean up dirt and dust: Of course
> Manipulate a physical object in an image, for example, moving pyramids or
> taking the telephone pole out of the scenic: Not legit, especially in
> photojournalism. Questionable for art.
>
> Other exceptions will apply, but let's not discuss them 'til the cows come
> home....
>
> Scott Stewart
>
> others have written:
> _________________________________
> B.D.:
>
> >it's okay to manipulate the bejayzus out of an image...as
> >long as you do it in the darkroom? ;-)
>
> I don't believe it ethical to do any manipulations beyond that which
> presents the photo as the photographer envisions it, regardless of whether
> done in the darkroom or in photoshop.  :)
>
>
> Eric
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