Editing Photos

The photo I opted to use was one that I will use for my final photojournalism project. The original image shows a golfer in the follow through of his swing. It is completely un-doctored photo with a slightly lower exposure than natural, which creates an almost spotlight effect on the golfer and enhances the contrast between the blue sky and the greenery in the background.

The edited version of the photo is a much cleaner, finished product. It omits the photographer’s shadow and the artificial mat the golfer is stood on, giving the photo a more natural look. Removing these features creates the impression that the golfer is playing off a grass tee-bed, whilst also benefitting from the sunlight behind the camera without casting a shadow.