These are a couple of examples of ethical photo editing. I'll be adding more examples over the next few days, as well as some unethically edited photos.
The first is a picture from the 1970 WVU ID of a family friend, which I've edited to remove the crease lines and general wear that have accumulated over time. I also painted the jacket and background.
The second photo is one I took in California last summer. I added a light to the yacht, deepened the hue of the sky and ocean, and sharpened the image.
Both examples of photo editing are ethical because the pictures are for personal use, and no one is harmed by the alterations.
Clicking on these photos will open the full-sized images:














