Is "Artistic" Editing a bad thing?

For me, photography is an art form. However, over-the-top editing seems somewhat frowned upon in the wildlife photography world. Images, I find most people seeming to think, should reflect the way the scene took place outside the viewfinder. However, I love artistic editing, such as the IG post below. I really like getting this moody, faded look with muted and accentuated colors.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BeZVdVLFHCF

I would love to hear your guys' thoughts on this, and where you stand!