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Comment on Is this photograph photoshopped? by richard lee cook

richard lee cook — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:24:29 +0000

Enjoyed your ear and concise discussion of the “Digital Question”I would like to hear your thoughts on “fine art photography” ? what is it? how does it differ from”photography” ? do you see parallel considerations in other art ?ie, “FINE ART PAINTING ” VS “PAINTING” ETC,??

Comment on Is this photograph photoshopped? by cheyenne

cheyenne — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:51:16 +0000

Very well written! Thanks for sharing

Comment on Is this photograph photoshopped? by Carole Devillers

Carole Devillers — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:18:44 +0000

Having encountered the two viewers of your first paragraph, I very much enjoyed your explanation, to the point and full of insight. There will always be these two types of viewers, but what counts as you say is the final result, what we envisioned and what we are able to convey. The same photo will bring up tears to the eyes of an emotional viewer who resonates with your vision while it will bring forth criticism from the rigid purist technical mind. As I see it, the latter misses out. Great reply, Robert!

Comment on New Beginnings by kara lin

kara lin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:37:03 +0000

Robert, You really are an Inspiration to me & many others I am certain. Thank You for opening your heartfelt thoughts to us …

Comment on Is this photograph photoshopped? by Robert

Robert — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:01:49 +0000

Bravo on all counts Kent… Well said!

Comment on Is this photograph photoshopped? by Robert

Robert — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:59:12 +0000

Thanks Bill…glad You and Elsa made it to the show….
Never an easy task explaining fine art photography……especially with so many misconceptions whirling about…

Comment on Is this photograph photoshopped? by Kent

Kent — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:46:41 +0000

A thoughtful, well-written explanation that reminds me of the questions Henry James said should be asked of any work of art: 1. What was the artist trying to do?, 2. Did the artist do it? and, 3. Was it worth doing?

It’s that third question that should give an artist pause before doing all to an image that Photoshop makes possible. In fact, it’s the third question that led Ansel Adams to say that making twelve good photographs a year is a reasonable goal for any photographer.

Comment on Is this photograph photoshopped? by Bill d'Ellis

Bill d'Ellis — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:34:58 +0000

Great article, Robert! There’s been a lot of discussion at the gallery on the subject lately…your article fits right in and will maybe give members “ammo” to answer customers who question, “Is this photography?”

Elsa & I saw your show at “The Artistic Image.” Beautiful work…as usual!

Bill

Comment on Is this photograph photoshopped? by Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:54:36 +0000

Nicely done! So many misconceptions around this issue. I enjoyed your show at the Artistic Image.

Comment on Is this photograph photoshopped? by Robert

Robert — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:40:31 +0000

Thank you Susan…. Quite a gift to have so many different options to bring our images to life…