Is it Art?

One can achieve the most amazing things with photo editing programs, take an ordinary photo and turn it into an oil painting that looks as if it has been painted by a master. But is it art? Well I guess not, but it still gives me a lot of pleasure to do it, the only limit is your imagination.

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Sunrise at Sondela.

Same sunrise scene, manipulated.

While I was walking along that morning a car came past leaving a plume of dust behind, I photographed the suns rays shining through the dust.

Once again same photo as above. Might not be art with a capital "A" but each one is unique as only I have those specific photos.

Above a picture of a maroela tree, the sweet luscious fruit of these trees are much sought after by man and animal alike. The fruit can be used for jams, is fermented into an alcoholic drink called "mampoer", (kicks like a mule) and also a delicious cream liqueur.

The same maroela tree after manipulation.