> I tell my students never to judge a photograph by > how much work went into > making it. Hmmmm... But I do tell mine to appreciate "what" was done, and most important, how the photographer tried to convey a message. In commercial photography, "how much work" can make a sale, thanks to hype. > ... Some great > images were shot simply. ... > Other ... > forced through PS for hours and still turned out > mediocre. But the reverse is also true. There's no causal relationship here. > Why should that change with knowledge of the > process? > If by "process" you mean "printing" or maybe "retouching" (technical things), I tend to agree in principle. However, I insist, a creative process involves cultural background, narrative (elements in interplay) and simple visual impact. I'm trying to balance on your comments, but I'm not sure I get your point. Best regards, ********************** www.alberto-tirado.com johnploy.blogspot.com ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsored Link Don't quit your job - take classes online www.Classesusa.com