Quote: Why alter images after they're taken rather than composing the scene to get the shot you want? [ ] What about shooting with slide film?
Every image begins with
PRE-processing; a choice of camera type and format, type sensor, lens FL, light conditions, exposure and filter choices, topic, etc. and doesn't end until all the
POST-processing choices of all types are complete and the final result has proven satisfactory.
Anything else is simply accepting self-imposed restrictions as a personal challenge.
Ever COPY or print from a slide, with color correction to get it 'right'?
Ever shoot film or slides anticipating using a specific choice of wet processing to achieve a planned result. Much easier with digital tools. And not smelly!
Oh, and I refuse to abide by the 'rule' that one must only compose in the VF and therefore only shoot things that look great in print with a 1:1, 2:3, 24:36mm, 4"x5", etc format.