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In reply to the discussion: January Photo Contest finals! At Last!! [View all]AndyS
(14,559 posts)16. Wellll, ya' have to understand that cell phones do a lot of editing all on their own.
The camera adjusts exposure, contrast, color balance, sharpness and noise to an Artificial Intelligence 'ideal'. Most of the time they get it right for most of the pictures people take.
I only comment because these pictures are not un-edited nor are they not post processed. It is just not done so at the intent of the photographer.
We do have great photographers because it all begins with the eye, ability to see the light and how they combine to make a memorable image. That a cell phone improves on that beginning is only an invitation to grow past that beginning.
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planetc
Jan 2023
#10
Wellll, ya' have to understand that cell phones do a lot of editing all on their own.
AndyS
Jan 2023
#16
Indeed yes! I think that's a large part of why the submission thread filled up in 24 hours. n/t
CaliforniaPeggy
Jan 2023
#15