Post Processing Is It Tooo Much?

[kelley_french]

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CC welcome!

[Angelo]

Kelley, for some it's too much, for others it's not enough.
Think of it as art. You're the artist and you determine what is enough.
Let others enjoy your work or not.

I think it's great just the way it is.

Regards,

[kenw]

Kelly, your post processing sets it apart from a photgraph that honestly could be duplicated by anyone. There is a place for strict no-edit photos, and there is a place for using a photo as a starting point for something totally unique.

Call it art and no one can challenge you. Call it a photo and all sorts of clueless technicians will jump all over you.

This is art. Personally, I like what you have done, but I realize it is art and not "just a photo".

[RDM]

Ditto on Angelo's reply. It's essentially the world through your eyes. :)

[zach-e2]

i must say, i'm a bigger fan of the first!
cool shot and cool statue!

[kelley_french]

I too am torn between the fist one and 2nd one. I like the glow but thought it may be too much, Like I have said before I am a newbie to the post processing and still learning when to and when not to. I was just experimenting with a tutorial I found.

[thelegend1472]

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[thelegend1472]

I'm speechless...

[Hogleg 44]

Number 2 for me. Number 1 is too bland.