"One photo out of focus is a mistake, ten photo out of focus are an experimentation, one hundred photo out of focus are a style." - 365 Project, Day 79

Whereas editing programs greatly open up what the general photographer can do, a keen eye will still notice any sly editing that may have been done.  Boosting one colour affects secondary colours; trying to fix the exposure, or boosting contrast or saturation induces unwanted artifacts in the picture; dodging and burning may create or eliminate funny shadows.  There is always a group of people that prefer photographs without any editing.

Some photography magazines will not even take a picture if it's been touched up in any way, and as such any nature photographer will tell you that the most important part is setting up for the shot - making sure the composition is pleasing, the white balance good enough, and the exposure perfect.  This is only possible with sufficient experience, though.  Equipment helps, but, as expensive as it may be, personal experience always trumps technology.

As great as editing software may be, it may only help you market yourself, and may not make you a better photographer.

Today's pictures are nothing complicated, but will make you hungry.

Frank

His note: What every driver should have in their trunk.

Shannon

Her note: Mmmmm supper at Lonestar.

Myself

Not the most picturesque day today, but I told myself I had to use my 50mm lens.  So here is one of the pictures that came out of it.  Not sure why I chose this one over others.  I guess it's the bokeh in the background.  Maybe.

I suppose tomorrow will offer more possibilities, but come back tomorrow to see for sure.