EDITED. post the original

 

In other words 94TurboGSR, that was also edited? I'm just learning about Photography and all the concepts.

The first picture I posted was something I did just messing in Photoshop. I posted the Original picture afterwards. The last picture I posted in post #9 the guy said he didn't put it into an editing program that its "shade". Meaning he took it probably during an overcast or sun going down or shaded area.

IMO, its edited and he won't admit to it. This is how his car looks in another picture he took...

 

I don't have original picture but I did just post another picture of his car that came from the same camera as the other picture above.

 

Yes... probably. What you have to understand is that satuation, sharpening and a lot of other photoshop-esque features can be changed in-camera. Digital cameras process every image taken, it's part of how they work. My point is this: it's possible to make a picture look the way that one does without any post production... it's just not likely.

If you're really interested in photography and related concepts you should get out and shoot, shot, shoot. Take pictures and edit them. Photoshop tutorials are one of the most prevelant things on the internet. You'll pick it up in no time. Search google and you'll learn how to use photoshop before you know it. Unforunately there's a lot mroe to photography than photoshop.

 

i dont think you have any idea, there are alot of people out there that just dont use the camera for settings, they also use photoshop to help make the picture better quality. i myself have used photoshop quite a few times...

 

Yeah, that's why I said it's not likely. There are various reasons why photoshop should be used on every single shot IMO. For example, sharpening: See Sharpening 101

There is no level of sharpening that fits every picture. Leaving camera sharpening at 0 and sharpening manually in photoshop is the way to go IMO. Take it for what you will.

If you do have photoshop, you should check out the sharpening tutorial/example on that page. It really enlightens the user on what sharpening is and how it does what it does. Interesting stuff.

 

Thanks for the help guys! I do have Photoshop 7 on my PC. I PS all the time but I haven't worked on actual Photo's yet as far as sharpening them and all that.

I'm going to read up on all that and start practicing. Seems like something I can do as a personal hobby.

My camera is just a "Point and Shoot". I have a Canon PowerShot A540 and a pretty tall Tripod. I'm going to start messing with it. I haven't even taken the time to learn the camera. I leave it at "Auto" and snap away.

I was told in a Photography forum on another message board:

"You'd be surprised with what the average P&S can produce in the right persons hands"

I just don't see myself buying a more expensive camera and equipment until I learn more about Photography.

 

Absolutely, as I said in a thread yesterday: You can get great pictures from any camera under great conditions. Eventually you will want to upgrade so that you have a chance to capture good pictures in less than perfect conditions... but that's a ways off yet. Just have fun with your camera.

 

EVERY photographer Edits.

Ask any photographer from any magazine, or production company. Editing is a must in this industry. So if you gotta edit, then edit.

 

+1. well said