Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Photo scandal at National Geographic!!!
From: Afterswift@aol.com
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 12:21:06 EDT

In a message dated 8/30/03 7:28:58 AM, eric@jphotog.com writes:

<< He had a photo of a firefighter 
that was against a totally black background. Unfortunately, the 
original photo had what he considered distracting elements that he 
obscured. Other photo were similarly treated. >>
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He glossed over what he did, during the interview, as though it were a matter 
of merely darkening some edges here and there. But he did admit that the 
shock of the experience converted him to eternal honesty. Frankly, I'll never look 
at a news shot now and totally believe it. Journalism is paying a heavy price 
for digital agility. 
Who nowadays buys raw milk for their kids? Or even finds it? But you can 
still buy a Leica M. 

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