newbie question about posting concert photos

[blueapril]

Hi folks,

I've been perusing this board for a couple of months but this is my first post. I've taken a lot of concert photos with my Canon A95 p&s but since I often don't get very good results, my xmas present to myself was a Digital Rebel XT and a 50mm f1.4 lens. I'm greatly looking forward to learning all about my new toys. :)

Anyway, my question is about the photos that I see posted on this forum.....I'm wondering whether they can be cropped, sharpened, color corrections, etc, before being posted here, or are they supposed to be posted just as they look coming out of the camera?

I've read and learned a lot from all you great photographers here, thanks to all for sharing!

[Steve Parr]

Hi folks,

I've been perusing this board for a couple of months but this is my first post. I've taken a lot of concert photos with my Canon A95 p&s but since I often don't get very good results, my xmas present to myself was a Digital Rebel XT and a 50mm f1.4 lens. I'm greatly looking forward to learning all about my new toys. :)

Anyway, my question is about the photos that I see posted on this forum.....I'm wondering whether they can be cropped, sharpened, color corrections, etc, before being posted here, or are they supposed to be posted just as they look coming out of the camera?

I've read and learned a lot from all you great photographers here, thanks to all for sharing!

I think you'll find that most people here (at least, this is my impression) do some amount of post-processing to the pictures they post here.

I try to do as little as possible but, sometimes, it's unavoidable. I ittle tweakin' here and there can often save an otherwise helpless photograph.

So let's see what you've got!

Steve

[floydianslip6]

Yeah, it's all really up to you. Generally you see it less with the "documentary" style pictures. Most of my work is post processed for color effects and adding in degradding things like grain and scratches, but then my stuff is more artsy.

Everyone here is really positive so I wouldn't worry about anything negative. All criticism I've gotten here has really helped me become a better photographer, but I digress. It's all about finding your own style and running with it.

There general rule of thumb is that "done" is fine, "overdone" is just that. Welcome to the forums! I look forward to seeing your work!

[jfrancho]

Whether they look processed or not, all my pics have been processed to some degree. I only shoot in raw format, so I really have no choice but to exert influence on them.

[kenyc]

Well and minimally you have to reduce the resolution to get them posted properly. But yeah I only post what I think are my better shots and they are typically processed to whatever extent is needed.

KAC

[blueapril]

Thanks for your kind and helpful replies! I read about the 800 pixel and 100K rule, and just wanted to ask if there were any other expectations before I jump in and start posting photos.

Thanks again! :)

[kenyc]

Let's see 'em. :)

KAC

[DwightMcCann]

April, it is almost always necessary to sharpen images even if the original is crystaline ... it is simply a function of the mechanics of processing, especially resizing that requires it. I shoot with the best equipment in the world in the best lighting available and I still do lots of post processing. If you submit images for photojournalistic purposes you may still sharpen and crop although cloning things in or our is not acceptable. If for editorial use then even a little cloning may be allowed and for advertising, almost anything goes! Unless someone is paying you, I'd suggest that you do whatever you want!

[ACDCROCKS]

The only bad thing about sharpening is to know how much and it litterly gives my computer a ceisure.