Technique         I preffer to shoot pictures of a RAW format, which I convert than to Tif format or JPG, in        occasion of needs.        Any kind of manipulation in graphic programs as Adobe Photoshop. I think they are to be        admitted but under condition of getting effect which cause the authenticity of the given        picture and gettings its own unique caracter.        In case of single photography my basic deeds are limited to standard options of Photshop        type Levels, Contrast, Hue&Saturation and Sharpness.        Sometimes I like to try different colour variations, of course for getting a concrete and effect,        also by using filters that give the possibility of using long lighted expositions, type ND xx.        Lots of interesting information above digital working you can get at this website        Sean'a T. McHugh: www.cambridgeincolour.com/techniques