Crazy effects?

What is your opinion on photographers using crazy effects such as negative?
For one, I think they are cool. They definitley go out of context from the standard photo you get straight from the camera, but they can really do some neat effects, help isolate things or exaggerate other things.
I ask, because I do not see many photographers using these effects, but I more-so see kids on facebook whom are not photographers doing this to their photos.

I think it's all tremendously overdone especially selective color on a B&W image. For me it almost always ruins the photo coming across as nothing more than a laughable attempt to look 'artsy.'

In my opinion good photos stand out on their own without the need for 'special effects' and selective color isn't going to make a crappy picture into a good one.

Kurt

It keeps them off the streets & out of trouble. Sooner or later, they'll get tired of it?
Really, it's all expression of some sort. Who does it hurt?

It's a personal choice, much like what you want to shoot. I've seen some sites where well over half of the images have some sort of funky filter applied to them. I personally think that most of these should be used sparingly but to each their own.

I've always tried to teach my son "a little is good, a lot is not". Moderation is important. When the photoshopping gets noticed more than the image it went too far.

Still, I'd love to know how to have my green Jeep on a B&W background. It's a look that's hard to pull off well, but when it works it REALLY works.

This will give you a good start on that: Selecting areas in PS.

PhotosGuy wrote in post #3053292
Really, it's all expression of some sort. Who does it hurt?

I agree; its an art unto itself. But I hate it when it gets confused with photography.