Re: [APML]: Astrophotography or Astro-Art?

[Gregory David Stempel <fyrframe@ptinet.net>]

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Jerry

I am not saying Ansel did not alter or did alter. My impression was he
approached his work with a truism of sorts. I can not argue that point. 

Do filters alter content. Does burning or dodging alter content? Does
the traditional "perception" not definition, of art suggest manipulation
in the form of altering subject content.

Curious though, why is his image called "Moon Over Hernandez"?


My original question is to ask if astrophotography is art or science?
I perceive it as an art form base on a hobbyist's interest. Are you an
Astronomer creating images of pleasure? Or, are you creating images of
pleasure by using the tools of Astronomy?

Thanks Jerry, take care.
Gregory david Stempel