Are these images Photoshopped?

[Rotwang]

http://www.coasttocoastam.com/gen/page2022.html?theme=light

The depth of focus and antialiasing look a bit dodgy to me but then I am no expert. An authoritative opinion would be much appreciated.

[Medley]

According to Adobe Bridge, the exif data indicates that all of these images were either created in or modified with Adobe Photoshop Elements for Windows.

That does not neccessarily mean that the photos aren't genuine. You could do a simple levels adjustment, and the exif data would indicate that they have been modified by Elements.

You see, it really doesn't matter how good one is at Photoshop, the Exif data tells the tale. If the image comes straight from the camera, the exif data will indicate what type of camera was used, the shutter speed, aperature setting, etc.

The first time you apply any adjustments with Photoshop or Elements, all that data is overwritten, and the exif data will indicate that the origin of the document was whatever application you used.

If you're very clever, you can erase all of that data as well, leaving no exif data whatsoever. Still, the lack of any data would be suspect, and would indicate that the file is not an original.

-Medley.

[Rotwang]

Thank you for your reply. I hope you don't mind if I quote it on another forum.

[Medley]

Feel free.

-Medley.