I know Photoshop can do that too

Posted by Lucca's Café (Cologne, Germany) on 25 August 2007 in Plant & Nature.

This was shot before a thunderstorm. I never have seen these tones before.

Cologne, 08-23-07, 19:33

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Comments (5)

rhys from United Kingdom

moody and full of atmosphere. brilliant contrast. that sky looks very threatening.

25 Aug 2007 9:54am

aggie from Singapore, Singapore

Unusual but interesting tones.

25 Aug 2007 3:56pm

AG from London, United Kingdom

What a startling image . . and, yes, that sky looks like it means business!

26 Aug 2007 2:51am

Erik from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands

Very impressive and at the same time calm and simple. I find it indeed a disadvantage of Photoshop that it devaluates the quality of pictures made without it by simply taking the opportunity of special circumstances such as these. With Photoshop you can create any sky you like, work away less attractive elements and make a work of art out of a dog's shit heap ;) I don't hope I offend people here, because IF Photoshop is used, I think it has become a special branch of working between graphical art and photography, but it's not purely photography anymore! Because photography makes use of opportunities that go directly from the light-and-dark world, into the lens, on the light-sensitive receiver, period. The rest is graphic art or graphical adjustments, which are not forbidden, but must be distinguished from genuine photography. I'm glad I discharged my heart now, thanks, Lucca.

27 Aug 2007 7:43pm

@Erik: Hi Erik, many thanks for your comment I appreciate. I had a discussion with a friend yesterday, and we talked the same topic you wrote. It is amazing what is possible in Photoshop, but it's kind of different field besides or with photography. I mostly limit editing to traditional controls because it is necessary to correct a digital photo like you do in the darkroom. For me photography has to do with catching a special moment, and honesty too. It's part of my philosophy and I respect every photography.

Markus from Reading, United Kingdom

Awesome catch! Beautiful colours and lighting!

28 Aug 2007 10:17am

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