Digital post processing of the images a continous dilemma
Hi guys,
I know that this issue has been discussed numerous times, but I still have a hard time drawing a line for myself as to whether we should digitally enhance or manipulate our photographs or not. Here is one practical example:
Take a look at the cover photo of Audubon's current issue, you can enlarge the photo by clicking on the thumbnail (link). It is an amazing interaction between two bald eagles by Rob Palmer, technically it is a perfect however the membrane of the top eagle was unfortunately closed. looking at the composition it is likely that the photographer did some crop or rotation, but he chose not to touch the membrane. Suppose this was a sequence in which the membrane in the previous shot was open, would you find it acceptable to grab the eye from the previous shot and put it on this photo or not (disclosing what you have done if asked) ?
Thanks