Although you will constantly hear photographers scold and nag about the photomanipulation process, it is one that has been used for many decades, and one which is able to offer a variety of benefits. It has also existed throughout the art of photography in a lot of different forms, including everything from different angles, how to use lights and settings, hiding imperfections, and so on.
Especially in the situation we live in today, where everyone and everything is expected to be 100% perfect, like in the magazines that glaze back at us from the shelves, photomanipulation has been playing an incredibly large role.
What is it?
Photomanipulation is basically the art of taking a normal photograph and then manipulating it the way that you want it, namely through use of a computer and various tools and applications on the computer. Photomanipulation modifies photographs either by analog or digital means, and is also commonly referred or related to what is known as 'Photoshopping', which is the slang term for the digital editing of photos, and although it is not directly aimed at the Adobe Photoshop application, it was named after it. Adobe's Photoshop is only one of the big bunch of the many different digital editing apps that are available however, and for example there is Corel PhotoPaint, Paint Shop Pro, and even Paint, although this is one of the less advanced programs and is rarely used in the photomanipulation processes of today.
Ethics
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the issue of photomanipulation, and although there are definitely many people who have good, positive things to say about it, there are also those who feel that there are concerning issues surrounding it. For example on the covers of mags, when celebs' heads are pasted onto different bodies (think Oprah), this in the past has stirred up a lot of mumbo jumbo. One situation wa when the O.J. Simpson trial was taking place and the Newsweek magazine posted his mug shot as their magazine cover picture, while Time Magazine posted the exact same picture only used photomanipulation to alter it, and ended up making Simpson appear much darker than he was in the actual picture, and as well they removed the serial number and darkened the area around him. The Reuters' Lebanon incidents (they photoshopped in burning buildings and extra rockets) is just another prime example.
The ironic part was that the magazines ended up side by side on a newsstand, and it was incredibly clear what a significant amount of photomanipulation had taken place in Time's version of the photograph.
Journalism is only one area that uses a great deal of photomanipulation, and fashion magazines are definitely topping the list as well. One of the biggest problems with these photomanipulated photographs is that they alter the opinions and views of the public who, for the majority of the time, have no clue that the particular photo was even altered at all. Therefore there really needs to be certain standards set in the field of photography when it comes to something such as photomanipulation.
The early months of any relationship are wonderful and in fact, the entire first year or two can be a walk in the park. But sooner or later, the romance and warm fuzzies that you had at the beginning fade away and are replaced by cold, hard life. Whether you have children or are focusing on careers, romance loses priority after a while and you might even start to take your partner for granted! Here is how to regain the lost romance.
Without communication there is no romance. It doesn't have to be verbal, just a simple loving glance or a kiss goodbye will suffice. In many cases, even simple gestures like these have vanished from long-term relationships. Smiling at your spouse in the morning over coffee will do wonders. So will kissing him or her goodbye or even leave a short love note in one' briefcase.
Just like love romance does not come without efforts. You can boost your romantic level by simply saying "I love you", words that probably slipped out of your mouth frequently in bygone eras! Try to make it a habit to tell your partner that you love them a minimum of three times a day. It's not hard at all. Just once afte ryou have woken up, when you meet after work and finally before you go to bed. If you can throw those three valuable words in there at other times of the day as well, go for it! We all need to hear that we are loved.
Avoid fighting in your free time. Finding time alone can be very hard, especially if you have children, so don't ruin it by bringing up problems you have with the other person. If you are annoyed that your husband left his shoes in the middle of the hall for the umpteenth time, wait until he is about to do it again to remind him gently where they actually belong. And if your wife prepares that mushroom dish that you hate so much, don't comment on it while you are having a date night! Spending this time talking about more constructive things will greatly help your relationship.
Have some cuddle time. You don't necessary have to use your free time in a physically intimate way, but just being able to touch each other, whether curled up together on the sofa or sitting side by side while you eat, can do wonders for boosting the romantic connection.
Take a vacation. Most of the time a weekend off from work and the kids will do;it doesn't have to be a romantic second honeymoon to Hawaii or Fiji. Find a cozy Bed and Breakfast out of town and relax . . . together. Both of you will benefit from the downtime and this will reflect in your everyday actions toward each other.
TLC is highly under-rated. Why shouldn't you kiss or hold hands in public, or in front of your kids? You are not only proving your love to each other, but to the world. And while you certainly don't want to start undressing each other in front of the kids, they will learn positive things from seeing that their parents are still in love!
Romance takes some effort and upkeep. It's best not to put it on the back burner or simply to ignore it. Take up the challenge and do something today to bring romance back into your relationship.
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