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07/11/2013 03:01:10 PM · #2

I thought so too, until I realized that they're all composites.

cowboy221977

Canon EOS-60D

07/11/2013 03:48:22 PM · #3

some of those are pretty good shots

tanguera

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

07/11/2013 06:09:20 PM · #4

Originally posted by Cory:

I thought so too, until I realized that they're all composites.

Not that there's anything wrong with that, right?

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

07/11/2013 06:26:41 PM · #5

Originally posted by tanguera:

Originally posted by Cory:
I thought so too, until I realized that they're all composites.

Not that there's anything wrong with that, right?

Only when it's presented with the lead in:

Originally posted by article:

A girl and her cat â�� Surreal images of a sweet friendship [19 images]
JULY 9, 2013 | 5 COMMENTS
Over the last few years, photographer Andy Prokh has documented the playfulness of his daughter and the patience of her cat in an ongoing series of silly, sweet, and usually somewhat absurd portraits of the two togetherâ�¦

Now, if it had said something that indicated that these were created images, that would be fine.

As it is? That's a deceptive presentation, and it's not the first time either.

The images are cute - I agree, but I strongly disapprove of how this particular set of images is always presented as being documentary photographs, which they are not.

Now, Misa and Fukumaru? That's a great set of images IMO.

Mike

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

07/11/2013 08:11:06 PM · #6

Originally posted by tanguera:

Originally posted by Cory:
I thought so too, until I realized that they're all composites.

Not that there's anything wrong with that, right?

no, there isn't.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/11/2013 08:46:12 PM · #7

Originally posted by Cory:

The images are cute - I agree, but I strongly disapprove of how this particular set of images is always presented as being documentary photographs, which they are not.

+1 I just feel so... cheated. So let down. So deceived. Completely distraught. How can we, as a society, tolerate this type of thing?? I'm with you, Cory, I just want to punch that little girl and the cat right in the face. And shame shame shame on Johanna for even posting the link without some sort of disclosure. Let's punch her in the face, too.

SMH

GinaRothfels

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07/11/2013 08:59:48 PM · #8

It doesn't worry me that they're composites. I just wish I could produce composites that good. Or photos good enough to make those composites, for that matter.

Mike

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

07/11/2013 09:05:52 PM · #9

Originally posted by GinaRothfels:

It doesn't worry me that they're composites. I just wish I could produce composites that good. Or photos good enough to make those composites, for that matter.

actually quite simple, technically. set up the scene and use a tripod, the composite is the easy part. waiting for the stupid cat and the kid to cooperate is where i give her major kudos. No way i have the patience for that.

wispa

07/19/2013 06:29:45 PM · #10

this is interesting, I wish that I can do that one day.

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07/19/2013 07:57:52 PM · #11

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

Originally posted by Cory:
The images are cute - I agree, but I strongly disapprove of how this particular set of images is always presented as being documentary photographs, which they are not.

+1 I just feel so... cheated. So let down. So deceived. Completely distraught. How can we, as a society, tolerate this type of thing?? I'm with you, Cory, I just want to punch that little girl and the cat right in the face. And shame shame shame on Johanna for even posting the link without some sort of disclosure. Let's punch her in the face, too.

SMH

I've always preferred torches.

Really though, I guess I'm the only one who thinks the presentation is deceptive, so I suppose it's a fantastic set of images.

tnun

Ricoh GR III

07/19/2013 08:24:19 PM · #12

cory, you are the only one for sure. be glad.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/19/2013 08:28:20 PM · #13

Originally posted by Cory:

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

Originally posted by Cory:
The images are cute - I agree, but I strongly disapprove of how this particular set of images is always presented as being documentary photographs, which they are not.

+1 I just feel so... cheated. So let down. So deceived. Completely distraught. How can we, as a society, tolerate this type of thing?? I'm with you, Cory, I just want to punch that little girl and the cat right in the face. And shame shame shame on Johanna for even posting the link without some sort of disclosure. Let's punch her in the face, too.

SMH

I've always preferred torches.

Really though, I guess I'm the only one who thinks the presentation is deceptive, so I suppose it's a fantastic set of images.

Very rare is a photograph that is not deceptive to one degree or another (with or without post-processing), IMO. I just enjoy them for what they are. No photographer owes me the "truth".

Sorry for being a little over-the-top in my sarcasm earlier. ;-)

sempermarine

Apple iPhone 5s

07/19/2013 10:10:52 PM · #14

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

Originally posted by Cory:

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

Originally posted by Cory:
The images are cute - I agree, but I strongly disapprove of how this particular set of images is always presented as being documentary photographs, which they are not.

+1 I just feel so... cheated. So let down. So deceived. Completely distraught. How can we, as a society, tolerate this type of thing?? I'm with you, Cory, I just want to punch that little girl and the cat right in the face. And shame shame shame on Johanna for even posting the link without some sort of disclosure. Let's punch her in the face, too.

SMH

I've always preferred torches.

Really though, I guess I'm the only one who thinks the presentation is deceptive, so I suppose it's a fantastic set of images.

Very rare is a photograph that is not deceptive to one degree or another (with or without post-processing), IMO. I just enjoy them for what they are. No photographer owes me the "truth".

Sorry for being a little over-the-top in my sarcasm earlier. ;-)

Here's the real deal for you.

cynthiann

Nikon D810

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

07/19/2013 10:37:31 PM · #15

sweetness..., thanks for the link :)

07/21/2013 03:56:44 AM · #16

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

*shrug* Perhaps, but I just don't see digital manipulation as being the same as photography. They're both legitimate arts, but I prefer them to be distinguishable.

And don't worry about the sarcasm, I've got a thick hide, and I know you far too well to be terribly worried about anything of that nature from you. :D