I don’t have a $3500 camera. I wish I did, but I don’t. Photo editing software like Adobe Lightroom combined with shooting in RAW format lets me push my 2-year-old $400 camera to the limits and get the best images possible out of it. Take a look at this “after & before” image below.
The edited image below used the graduated filter, adjustment brush, spot removal brush, and a “punchy landscapes” preset. Take a look at the original out-of-camera image and you’ll start to understand my love of Lightroom.
You certainly prove your point. Well Done!!!!!
Thanks for the example, William! Mastering the post processing tools doesn’t make one a better photographer, but can certainly help to make more attractive or expressive pictures. All part of the “art” of digital imaging.
Personally I don’t agree with changing a shot that much, but to make “adjustments” or “make fixes” to improve a photo it seems like it works fine. Using the TIFF setting gives ALOT options anyway.
I agree, the bottom one is MUCH better.