Cutting a diamond and post-processing a photograph are actually very similar concepts. Bad cut can decrease the value of a precious stone just like bad post-processing can spoil an image. But is that the only component we should care about?
Absolutely not! There's so much more to a great shot: composition, lighting, original colors, setting - you name it.
Read final chapter of
"LIFELIKE: A book on color in digital photography" to learn Pavel Konseko's secret to a harmonious image: https://blog.dehancer.com/lifelike-book/
