Simply looking for validation through commiseration

[lewis_hizer]

<p>And Dee Dee, I only skimmed these replies so maybe someone already mentioned it, but you can often FIX a mistake in Photoshop. Be prepared to do so if you get a salvageable image that needs tweaking; recognize when it can be tweaked and improved and be prepared to spend some time doing it. This took me twenty minutes. I could do better. You're an artist, you mentioned, so you could also.</p><div></div>

[lewis_hizer]

<p>Note more detail in veil, improved composition, lack of obvious cloning marks, better shadow detail on groom's face, less harsh light on both foreheads.</p><div></div>

[acedigital]

<p>A few minutes in Lightroom 3 saved the details in her lovely dress. See if you like this one better?<br>

I would recommend you join your local PPA chapter, great instruction, mentoring and networking opportunities. Good Luck!</p><div></div>

[acedigital]

<p>Oops came out too blue on screen, but you get the idea, a lot of detail recovered.</p>

[KenPapai]

<p><em>Ken why is it ever wrong to shoot in Manual?</em></p>

<p>It's cool if you know what you are doing (esp. using flash). In this example, even with a mega/hyper kit zoom lens, I was hoping the OP knew better.<br>

Using the Socratic Method, I was asking Q's that OP couldn't even answer.<br>

In any case, William has it nailed.</p>

[William Michael]

<p>I believe that the application of Socrates' Method of arriving at a truth; an outcome or knowledge is often misinterpreted as being aggressive and / or affronting.<br />This results in many questions not only remaining unanswered – but rather being dismissed and remaining even unaddressed.<br />This results in a loss.<br>

But it is neither a shortcoming nor a loss, of the method: just a loss for some people.</p>

<p>WW</p>

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[thesaltypeanut]

<p>lol... thanks guys for clarifying :D</p>