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(02-20-2012, 10:26 PM)Raveonoke Wrote: This post has been up a while now and i thought i would add a comment.. for all you PRO photographers, Critique or other.. You all seem to have missed the point. This was my very first post.. and i had put up the words EXTREME touch up meaning i took it to the extreme... To get the best from PP you dont need to go to the EXTREME you can just smooth a few freckles, remove a Spot or two, enhance a smile or brighten up eyes.. Most times the subject might not even notice that you have made changes except you... My First reaction after downloading a trial version of PP was If you can do EXTREME you can also do some very nice softer alterations and you can.. I now have the full version 10 and will update as PP releases more. I Use PS CS3 and some changes that can be done in PP would take me a lot longer in CS3 to get the same result..

The thing is Im a lot better now and use PP for gentle alterations EXTREME was just a TRIAL.. I have enjoyed this post.. :0)

Dave

We "PRO" photographers have an obligation to pay it forward to those just making it to a new level. The 'extreme' was noted and as such a obligation was necessary hence the comments.
I know I just hate to hear anything negative about my work, but it sometimes has to be said. Wether you are new, old or someplace between a comment or an opinion is always helpful.
Don't let me or anyone tell you what you can do or not do, that is totally up to you and your artistic taste. Just be mindful when you put it out there you are asking for "Wadda think?" and sometimes the voice that comes in from the darkness can sound harsh or downright rude.
But, the think is this, put the essence of the comment in the bag of tricks you are building because someday you will use that trick or tip.
Art is just that art! Perception is the most complex of all the things a human can think about or emote. There are no rules hard or fast just rules of thirds, F stops, ISO's, white balance and some easy math to overcome. The end product, if you like that product has done it's job to please the artist.
Like cooking, as applied chemisty, you need to use the right amounts of each ingredient to make what ever it is tast and look great. Like someone I admire very much in the photography world the difference between a good photo and one that wow's might be a tweek in the contrast or some other very small thing. Like lighting a set, it is a matter of inches.
Keep up the good work and listen to others it really does help in the long run!
PhotoProFX