I don't think the images were strong enough to warrant the manipulation,
sometimes you just have to let go...
Powell Hargrave wrote:
There was just a debate about getting it right in the camera.
This is the opposite. Shoot with the intention of creating the photo from
the shots' raw material.
http://www.creativepro.com/story/feature/23272.html?cprose=daily
I think his examples look rushed, unprofessional and could have been done
much better. The concept though is a valid one which I have used at times.
Powell
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