Comments on: Detroit News’ Celebrate Michigan Results

By: photographer

photographer — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:51:42 +0000

As one of the eight finalists, it is interesting to see what you have to say. I did some slight exposure corrections (highlights/shadows) but my photo is all original. I didn’t even crop it.

By: max

max — Tue, 29 May 2007 18:21:12 +0000

i wouldn’t say a natural (as viewed in real life) photo is better or worse, just different. i’ll bet almost all photos taken these days are in some way “enhanced”. and i agree that B&W photos would fall into the “not as seen” catagory. and there should be seperate catagories for natural and touched up photos in a photography conest just as there are natural and supplemented catagories in body building contests (not that i’m into that stuff). and even though not nearly as good technically i still prefer hand drawn animation but have to accept the new world view.

By: Mollika*

Mollika* — Tue, 29 May 2007 17:50:15 +0000

I suppose even black and white pictures would give a false impression of the state as a viewer would see the state in color. Likewise doctored pictures with purple rivers also give a false impression. Photography has always been more than capturing life at face value, so while these pictures do not give an accurate portrayal of what one would see in Michigan, it does convey what one could interpret as the way Michigan impacts the artist. Either way, the art is beautiful, and perhaps categories of “non-doctored” and “doctored” pictures should be instated.

By: lee

lee — Tue, 29 May 2007 05:23:32 +0000

Yes, you’re over reacting. They’re no different than if you use a polarizing filter or a silver gel process. I love them. Welcome to the new world!