<p>Jeff I see your point, and it's a good one. I find the blurry waterfall photos cliche, and I think they've been cliche for decades. Maybe what I am seeing here is the formation of a new cliche in (portrait) photography. Maybe what makes me uncomfortable is that it seems to me that the urge to iron out all of the supposed imperfections also erase the subtle characteristics that make us differentiated human beings. I find myself siding with Bernard because in my limited experience with portraits, I only eliminate what is temporary: pimples, odd hairs, cold sores, stains on clothes, etc. The irregularity of human beings is one of the charms that I enjoy in the appearance of human beings. <br>
Furthermore, texture is a powerful element of photography, and when you iron it out with android-making, something critical is lost. But I don't deny anyone to say this is an artform, it is certainly an artform.</p>