Basic Legal Cloning? Lensflare - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

08/05/2010 02:10:54 PM · #1

So, in my recent entry

I was really tempted to clone out the lens flares, however, since basic rules stated that I may NOT: "spot-edit your entry, except to remove sensor dust or hot pixels." I assumed this would be illegal..

However, this photograph

in the same competition did indeed clone out lens flares, and must have been validated since it was indeed an HM..

Therefore, I feel as though I didn't perform in this challenge nearly as well as I could have (those lens flares were HORRIBLE), and since the rules seemed to be against it I didn't do it.. Now I regret that..

Please, SC, would you edit the Basic rules to make it clear that I will not be DQ'd for spot editing lens flare.. I would strongly prefer to continue DQ free, so I won't do it until you specifically note that it's legal in the rules - but be clear on it, that if this is considered legal, then the rules really need updating..

mycelium

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

08/05/2010 02:12:40 PM · #2

My guess without knowing more is that the photog's comments on that entry were simply misleading. He may have used a non-spot-editing technique to clean up the lens flare. I can't see how spot editing for lens flare would be remotely okay under Basic.

ETA: Also, don't assume that validation is complete yet.
ETA2: Frisca's post came just before ETA1. ~_~

Message edited by author 2010-08-05 14:16:15.

frisca

Nikon D70

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

08/05/2010 02:14:37 PM · #3

Dear Cory --

That image has not been validated, and will likely be DQ'd for the lens flare removal. You had the rules right in the first place -- don't let someone else make you doubt what is written in plain language.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

08/05/2010 02:15:49 PM · #4

Originally posted by frisca:

Ahh well then.. My mistake... I had figured since it was over a week old they had likely been validated...

frisca

Nikon D70

08/05/2010 02:17:04 PM · #5

its slower in summer getting SC back inside and at their computers to put their votes in on things!

david_c

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

08/06/2010 05:15:49 PM · #6

Well...you could have, of course, asked me. It's not like I don't participate in the forums. :D

And yes, it has been DQ'ed, yay! Pure laziness on my part...should have read the Basic Editing rules again.

edit: It's still better than your image, though... :-P

Message edited by author 2010-08-06 17:16:35.

PGerst

Canon EOS-20D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

08/06/2010 08:25:55 PM · #7

???

You got 5/116, 6.646, a 2nd highest in your profile. In the top 10, your photo (and david's) were the only two of its class (night shot) and were far superior over the other similar shots.

Personally, I like to see lens flares every now and then, reminds me that we're still using some good ole physics. The small aperture really takes over the lens flares in your photo.

Just trying to say, its a great shot, don't beat yourself over the flares.

Hmm...we should have a lens flare side challenge!

Originally posted by coryboehne:

Therefore, I feel as though I didn't perform in this challenge nearly as well as I could have (those lens flares were HORRIBLE),

JustCaree

Canon EOS-1000D Rebel XS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

08/06/2010 10:21:24 PM · #8

I like the flare LOL believe it or not for this photo I think it adds to it... :)

VitaminB

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

08/06/2010 10:36:54 PM · #9

Originally posted by coryboehne:

Therefore, I feel as though I didn't perform in this challenge nearly as well as I could have (those lens flares were HORRIBLE), and since the rules seemed to be against it I didn't do it..

Originally posted by coryboehne in another thread:

I like the more restrictive rules as they force me to learn neat tricks that work with global (fast) adjustments.

The restrictions worked, and you got an HM. Congrats :)

Personally, I think basic rules should allow for the cloning out of lens flares as you mentioned in your OP.

Message edited by author 2010-08-06 22:37:27.

08/07/2010 02:50:09 AM · #10

Originally posted by david_c:

I'm sorry that you were DQ'd... I thought you had a wonderful image.