To filter, or not to filter ...

When I take a picture with my iphone, I will always edit it using one of many photography apps. Sometimes more then once!

When I use my DSLR camera though, sometimes I wonder if the filter is really neccessary? Am I filtering out of habit and changing what is already a good photo? Wasn't the whole point in buying a DSLR because the colors and images are that much better? What do you think?

Here's the original ...

And here is the same picture with a filter applied ...

I use to criticize pictures that I thought were too 'edited' ... am I guilty of the same?? Clearly I sit and ponder on the important issues of life!!