Hello is off season bodybuilding dead?

[chalkedup]

Lurker, first time poster. I am noticing that every pic these days is heavily modified. I use modified to lump in a.i./shopped/Filtered/something I don't even know of. Can you really trust any off-season photos anymore, or after the O? Will future O's be a letdown? Does he "only" look that good? I see him post on Instagram a week ago?? Not putting them down at all but some of these pics are is that real or not? Wondering if they are that good. Then is that pic taken in by a competitor/not fan? Basically, the opposite. Anyone work in the industry and know how to tell unmodified images? I think some are obvious but what about the not so obvious. Or is it fucked? Most people don't see pro level freaks everyday.

 

[traininsane11]

Lurker, first time poster. I am noticing that every pic these days is heavily modified. I use modified to lump in a.i./shopped/Filtered/something I don't even know of. Can you really trust any off-season photos anymore, or after the O? Will future O's be a letdown? Does he "only" look that good? I see him post on Instagram a week ago?? Not putting them down at all but some of these pics are is that real or not? Wondering if they are that good. Then is that pic taken in by a competitor/not fan? Basically, the opposite. Anyone work in the industry and know how to tell unmodified images? I think some are obvious but what about the not so obvious. Or is it fucked? Most people don't see pro level freaks everyday.

I’ve read this 3 times and still don’t understand what you’re asking

Do offseason bodybuilders filter/edit pictures? Yeah probably I mean it’s a business after all which for most is based off the media you put out of yourself it’s only natural to try and enhance it to some degree and with the new era of critics saying anything that isn’t peak competition condition is wildly out of shape that lends itself to people using tools to enhance their images even more

 

[bbxtreme]

Lurker, first time poster. I am noticing that every pic these days is heavily modified. I use modified to lump in a.i./shopped/Filtered/something I don't even know of. Can you really trust any off-season photos anymore, or after the O? Will future O's be a letdown? Does he "only" look that good? I see him post on Instagram a week ago?? Not putting them down at all but some of these pics are is that real or not? Wondering if they are that good. Then is that pic taken in by a competitor/not fan? Basically, the opposite. Anyone work in the industry and know how to tell unmodified images? I think some are obvious but what about the not so obvious. Or is it fucked? Most people don't see pro level freaks everyday.

I feel like I just read the teaser for an upcoming reality TV show.

But just one question… who is he?

 

[Reno911]

I saw a dead raccoon earlier on 9th Street.

 

[carbs]

Lurker, first time poster. I am noticing that every pic these days is heavily modified. I use modified to lump in a.i./shopped/Filtered/something I don't even know of. Can you really trust any off-season photos anymore, or after the O? Will future O's be a letdown? Does he "only" look that good? I see him post on Instagram a week ago?? Not putting them down at all but some of these pics are is that real or not? Wondering if they are that good. Then is that pic taken in by a competitor/not fan? Basically, the opposite. Anyone work in the industry and know how to tell unmodified images? I think some are obvious but what about the not so obvious. Or is it fucked? Most people don't see pro level freaks everyday.

That's a lot to unpack.

 

[Scorpyd]

I saw a dead raccoon earlier on 9th Street.

Saw some flat squirrels paving the road that couldn't make up their mind.

 

[chalkedup]

I’ve read this 3 times and still don’t understand what you’re asking

Do offseason bodybuilders filter/edit pictures? Yeah probably I mean it’s a business after all which for most is based off the media you put out of yourself it’s only natural to try and enhance it to some degree and with the new era of critics saying anything that isn’t peak competition condition is wildly out of shape that lends itself to people using tools to enhance their images even more

Ok I think you get it but are we at a point that pics are only "doctored". Natural images are for suckers? That being is off season bodybuilding gone as anyone could post pics of themselves or some fan does in a more favorable light then they ever will be and post negative pics of competitors? For instance, its Ronnie Coleman but Oprah body(to more or likely less of a degree). Do you not see pics on the net and you can tell they are shopped but maybe someone else is saying check out this dude, thinking he is real? I have seen pics of Samson as wide as 2 gym doors, some may look at that and say that dude is a freak, others like that is shopped. Its beginning to be everything is shopped. I am concerned the peak condition you speak of might be becoming unobtanium to probably only the most discerning people. That is those who know what an actual pro looks like, in peak condition, in person.

I feel like I just read the teaser for an upcoming reality TV show.

But just one question… who is he?

He is any bodybuilder

 

[st114]

For instance, its Ronnie Coleman but Oprah body(to more or likely less of a degree).

I just woke up and skimmed this retarded stream of consciousness, gift of a post you’ve left us, but when I saw this, I knew there would be nothing worthwhile gained by trying to translate the rest

 

[3BILLS]

Ok I think you get it but are we at a point that pics are only "doctored". Natural images are for suckers? That being is off season bodybuilding gone as anyone could post pics of themselves or some fan does in a more favorable light then they ever will be and post negative pics of competitors? For instance, its Ronnie Coleman but Oprah body(to more or likely less of a degree). Do you not see pics on the net and you can tell they are shopped but maybe someone else is saying check out this dude, thinking he is real? I have seen pics of Samson as wide as 2 gym doors, some may look at that and say that dude is a freak, others like that is shopped. Its beginning to be everything is shopped. I am concerned the peak condition you speak of might be becoming unobtanium to probably only the most discerning people. That is those who know what an actual pro looks like, in peak condition, in person.

He is any bodybuilder

The camera does add 10 pounds

 

[Siggy]

This thread.....

 

[chalkedup]

Yes i see it is strange to have someone question to what degree things will be tolerable

I’ve read this 3 times and still don’t understand what you’re asking

Do offseason bodybuilders filter/edit pictures? Yeah probably I mean it’s a business after all which for most is based off the media you put out of yourself it’s only natural to try and enhance it to some degree and with the new era of critics saying anything that isn’t peak competition condition is wildly out of shape that lends itself to people using tools to enhance their images even more

what someone claims they do in the thread. Real mind-bender. I should have asked if 1000mgs of test is a lot.

 

[st114]

This whole thread is a mind bender. Is English a 2nd language?
If not, you need to organize your thoughts a bit better

 

[Flex500]

I am literally laughing my ass off right now

 

[buck]

Saw some flat squirrels paving the road that couldn't make up their mind.

Can't remember the last time i saw road kill. I live in a very liberal state. people even stop for possums!
As for off season it is alive and well in my world as i live in a 1 season environment!

 

[chalkedup]

Also I think everyone should know that I hate that More plates more dates guy Derek. I hate his guts and his face!

 

[BigDaddy7]

Go check out goob on instagram, he calls out ppl who edit.

Im 10% certain im answering your question well.

 

[aHarness]

Also I think everyone should know that I hate that More plates more dates guy Derek. I hate his guts and his face!

What the fuck is going on here lol

 

[chalkedup]

I know peoples first posts are heavily scrutinized and that I would probably get blasted. That part about Derek though is true but not only do I hate his guts and his face, I hate his voice as well. This subject seems a little taboo but who will remember Phil by the Pic below and then see contest photos unaltered (if those even exist in ten years) and be like what? This pic seems somewhat obvious but a.i.is only getting better.

 

[TheOtherOne55]

Buddy....are you a BBing fan...or are you some casual weirdo? That's a real question.
IF, you are a BBing fan, you can tell when shit is photoshopped. I think a more accurate question is probably about filters.
Photoshopped, for the most part, is pretty fuckin easy to see. When u saw the pic of Phil...did you realllly think that shit was real?
That's something my mom would send me and ask who he is...very casual fan shit.

Again, the filtering is more of an issue.
Go check out Goob (he's a lil much sometimes) and check out how he exposes people. ONCE IN AWHILE, he finds a pro level person doing shit. But for the most part its local level influencer trolls trying to appeal to casuals who dont have the eye to tell shit is fake as hell.

 

[SouthernMuscle]

I know peoples first posts are heavily scrutinized

not when they’re normal……..