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05/17/2005 02:33:43 PM · #1 |
I probably already know the answer but just trying. I have a dirty photo that I took for the apple challenge, which is basic editing. I want to take the dirt out but that requires spot editing. I know this is against the rules. I can't reshoot the image. Should I just leave it dirty and take the bad comments on how I should not have left it that way. And I'm not looking for people to tell me to do a sensor clean or anything like that...and I already said I can't reshoot. Just want to know if it will disqualify me for taking an imperfection due to my camera and not the subject. Again I think I know the answer and I'm not looking for sarcastic answers back...thanks.
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05/17/2005 02:35:05 PM · #2 |
Unfortunately, I think you're out of luck. No go on the spot editing in basic challenges.
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05/17/2005 02:36:32 PM · #3 |
you might be able to get rid of some of it by contrast and brightness manipulation, or by trying the noise and scratches filter. But these may have a detrimental effect on the rest of your image.
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05/17/2005 02:39:08 PM · #4 |
Yes it would probably disqualify you (IMHO).
Maybe it would be better for you to submit a different image and save yourself the unending comments on the "dirt". Most voters and commenters probably won't get beyond it unless you title it "I know it has dirty spots, please comment on something else". Or something like that. |
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05/17/2005 03:07:22 PM · #5 |
As more people on the site become DSLR users, and learn to understand what a sensor dust spot looks like, they are becoming more acceptable in Basic challenges. But we are not all the way there yet so expect some comments and some lower votes. A risk you must weigh against how well you think the image will do, or how much you like it.
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05/17/2005 03:52:34 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by sofapez:
Yes it would probably disqualify you (IMHO).
Maybe it would be better for you to submit a different image and save yourself the unending comments on the "dirt". Most voters and commenters probably won't get beyond it unless you title it "I know it has dirty spots, please comment on something else". Or something like that. |
I strongly disagree, i've seen many images with simple dust spots or hot pixels (i've submitted one with a really obvious hot pixel) and people realise what it is, they don't bother commenting on it and they certainly don't generally vote you down for it.
However, you should bear in mind that whether such an imperfection as a dust spot or a hot pixel is in the camera or the subject, it still detracts from the overall aesthetic appeal of the image. If your subject had an imperfection, you wouldn't be allowed to spot edit it, and rightly so - and i think it's exactly the same for dust spots etc.
IMO, whether it's your "fault" or not is irrelevant, as it's still part of the image you're presenting, and you shouldn't expect people to take exception to such things in how they judge the image overall. If you feel it detracts from the image too much, don't submit it and remember to clean your sensor next time before an important shoot :)
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05/17/2005 07:38:09 PM · #7 |
I had some spots on this image, which some people spotted, but which did well regardless:
Submit and be damned with it! Or be forever wondering...
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05/17/2005 10:53:29 PM · #8 |
Thanks legalbeagle...I guess knowing that someone with a "spoty" picture can still get a blue makes me feel better. Thanks for all the good comments on the thread, they really did surprise me.
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