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Photography

Gato Moteado

(9,850 posts)

16. do you want to learn to process your photos?

Reply to elleng (Reply #2)

Sun Jul 24, 2022, 09:37 AM

Jul 2022

it's really easy to do basic stuff (adjust exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, etc).

the more advanced stuff isn't as critical, but IMHO things like using adjustment layers for dodging and burning (fixing blown out highlights and overly dark shadow areas to get more detail) is essential. but you can ease into that stuff.

if you want to try it out, you have to shoot RAW files. what kind of camera are you using?

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A suggestion for future photo contests [View all] Grumpy Old Guy Jul 2022 OP

I think it's a good idea Walleye Jul 2022 #1

An OK idea, and of course I'll say NOTHING 'cause I don't DO any of that, elleng Jul 2022 #2

Try Snapseed Grumpy Old Guy Jul 2022 #4

I don't use cellphone for pics, elleng Jul 2022 #5

Never mind! Grumpy Old Guy Jul 2022 #8

;-) elleng Jul 2022 #10

do you want to learn to process your photos? Gato Moteado Jul 2022 #16

I wish for a "objectively worst picture" category... ret5hd Jul 2022 #3

Here's participation trophy: *** elleng Jul 2022 #6

LOL HAB911 Jul 2022 #7

I think that's a great idea Grumpy! Diamond_Dog Jul 2022 #9

I like your idea, my dear Grumpy! Let's see what the Photo Group says too. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2022 #11

Excellent idea. Ocelot II Jul 2022 #12

That's a great idea. Grumpy Old Guy Jul 2022 #14

FYI every cellphone camera made in the last 10 years automatically applies AndyS Jul 2022 #15

Good idea! Callalily Jul 2022 #13

i think it depends on what the mission of the group is and what the point of the contests are... Gato Moteado Jul 2022 #17

I agree. I'm no professional. LakeArenal Jul 2022 #19

i don't have the power... Gato Moteado Jul 2022 #22

Pura Vida. Siempre!!! LakeArenal Jul 2022 #23

My concern HAB911 Jul 2022 #18

Think that would work but shouldn't be required. Some people Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2022 #20

My amateur opinion is if someone wants to know the processing the can ask in comments thread. LakeArenal Jul 2022 #21