[geotography]

This is an interesting question and there will be many perspectives.

For me, I see the act of composing, thoughtfully and creatively, with a camera, as an art form or artistic expression. A human creates visual form with the use of a tool, be it a brush, a carving knife, a welding torch or, a camera. All digital information requires some level of processing as does film medium. More involved post-processing is, to me, an extension of that photographic art form.

Thanks for posting the thread. I think it is good for us to ponder these things; although, I must say that I am not compelled to always define or categorize things that just are. Humans have continuously reinvented their creative expression and art forms. Heavier post-processing is simply a reinvention of the photographic art form.

Thanks again for the thread