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Originally Posted by Delthefunky
I realize it's a matter of opinion, and there's no right or wrong answer. Just wondering what different people think.
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Photography is an art form. If your goal is to recreate the images as close to reality as possible, that is your prerogative. If you want to express your vision you can as well.
In the end you are using an imperfect tool to mimic what the eye sees and will subtly differ from what you see (whether film or digital) and you are doing an artist's interpretation to get as close to 'natural' as you want. Lens focal length, depth of field, colour saturation, ISO (light sensitivity) photo film and turning into what your eyes may see are all interpretations.
For instance a camera is much more receptive to northern lights than you can see with your eyes. To get it 'right' you would need to heavily desaturate the photos which is photo manipulation.
https://ewenbell.com/blog/Why_Aurora..._on_The_Camera
You may find as you develop your love for photography that you get bored of everything looking the same and delve into HDR hell. Just shoot however you want.