Originally posted by Speed55
Taking something real, and making it look fake isn't better in my opinion.
I think most normal people would like the chopped version better, since they aren't really in touch with reality anyway.
My opinion of course.
I respect your opinion but it's not so much making it fake as it is making it more vivid.
I've taken pictures that don't quite come out the way I see. Be it ability, equipment, or processing, sometimes you need to tweak things a bit.
Also, everyone sees differently as well. Think how you look at things. With glasses, without, sunglasses, ect. This may be someone's reality.
On a different note. Scott Kelby's books, search
Abe Books . Him as author, Keyword: Photoshop.
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