...it's not dark yet, but it's gettin' there...
You may have been following the Reuters doctored photo controversy. If not, Beth has a great rundown.
Of course, my sources here at annika's journal came through for me again. Now we know why Reuters photographer Adnan Hajj felt the need to doctor the original photograph. Open the extended entry to view the original.
Sometimes smoke can form random patterns that are recognizable.
Lots of people have asked why this photographer would risk his career by crudely photoshopping the smoke in this particular picture. It makes sense now don't it?
Update: Now I'm all confused. What if this is the original photo?!
THAT is the 'shop I've been waiting for! (I'm just too lazy to do it myself.)
Oh no, it's the poor bear again!
Posted by: Tammy on Aug. 6, 2006How dare you insult the Prophet of Satan, Muhammad (Pigs Be Upon Him).
Posted by: Marvin on Aug. 6, 2006
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Posted by: reagan80 on Aug. 6, 2006This is not the original. The original was a AP photo with very little smoke. You can see it on Little Green Footballs.
Knowing Reuters, it is very possible he had to Photoshop this picture to keep his job
Posted by: Jake on Aug. 6, 2006I'm sure this sort of stuff doesn't surprise most of the readers here. Typical MSM. Why not doctor photos when you are already doctoring the stories. Big explosions, every possible anecdote about "civilian" casualties, and, of course, Israel's "disproportionate response" is pretty much the guaranteed story line.
Posted by: Blu on Aug. 6, 2006yeah it doesnt. jahway put down baal, same group of folks. Samuel exterpated baal's supportors. Go forward Israel.
Posted by: patrick on Aug. 6, 2006sorry patrick that was me Jake.
Posted by: jake on Aug. 6, 2006now cut that out
Posted by: patrick on Aug. 6, 2006Now, just think of how many shennanigans the MSM indulged in and got away with back in the old days when there was no alternate media?
Posted by: kyle8 on Aug. 7, 2006Did any of you read that the Clinton News Network (aka CNN) is using imagery created by the Al-Manar network, the network owned and operated by Hezbollah? I'd also like to know if the MSM has has single story on the affect of thousands of Hez rockets (specifcally intended to kill real civilians)on Israel's children. (This comment and question are both derived from a guest post on the HH blog.) How many times will the MSM be fooled by Muslim propoganda? I'm willing to bet you won't see FOX News busting out BS imagery provided by terrorist propoganda machines.
Posted by: Blu on Aug. 7, 2006Just in case you'd like to know, I'll give you my prognostication on the Lamont/Lieberman race. Stick a fork in him, Lieberman is done. Now, can Alan Schlesinger make Ned look like the kook he is?
Posted by: Casca on Aug. 7, 2006Jeez, Casca, I wish you were right, but Joe will walk away with this race in the General, running as an Independent.
What distresses me is that he'll organize with the D.'s anyway. But no way to elect a R. in Connecticut, the East's answer to San Francisco.
Posted by: shelly on Aug. 7, 2006great site.. you redneck punks should go to college after you wash up this year...
we should strip you from your citizenships :p
Posted by: sam cassidy on Aug. 10, 2006lame site. minds like these create wars. you guys are the real terrorists
Posted by: d.banga on Aug. 13, 2006