As much as I enjoy post processing I must admit that there is something freeing about just grabbing a file from my memory card and posting it. No fuss, no muss. That said, there are a couple of things I would like to do with this image. It needs straightening and I would like to remove that distracting white cable at the bottom. And maybe enhance the sky just a tiny bit, and.... No! Stop it!. Stop it already! It has to be sooc.
I understand that feeling but confess that as I get older, and less flexible, and less able to walk long distances carrying heavy lenses, post processing has become a more and more important part of my photography.
@joansmor Indeed it does. And that is the point of the challenge. It takes us back to the days of film when, if you didn’t get it right when you pressed the shutter your shot was a failure. Richard @vignouse created a marvelous challenge and I am happy to keep it going.
@gardencat I’m with you 100% Joanne. I have mobility issues which restrict how far I can walk and I no longer carry two camera bodies with a variety of lenses. I now choose one camera and one lens, for this challenge a nice light prime, and choose a destination that doesn’t require a lot of walking. I do love pp but, as Richard pointed out, it can become a crutch and make us a bit lazy when shooting. That’s why I love this challenge. It makes me think more about what I’m doing at the point of exposure. A good exercise for all of us.
@photographycrazy Me too. He came back for September last year and we co-hosted the challenge but he disappeared from 365 shortly after that. I hope his health is good and that we see him back here some time in the future. In the meantime I will keep his wonderful challenge going for him.
I could do those tweaks for you if it's really bothering you- wink and a smile! I like this shot- especially in black and white. It works well with the subject- a very classic documentary style. As for the adjusting (truthfully this time), you could always revisit the shot after the month is over. I agree with the little bits you want to fix. But it's still a good shot- or maybe I should say good start!
