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In March 2005 a picture of Marine recruits standing against a wall at a training site in South Carolina was on the cover of Harper’s Magazine. The headline stated: “AWOL in America: When Desertion Is the Only Option.”

In this picture the photo-manipulation was not meant to be noticed. Personally, I think the purpose of this picture is deceptive as the context outside the frame changes the meaning of the picture as well as makes you believe something that isn’t true. The context outside the frame states that the Marines are AWOL and deserters. In reality the Marines were not deserters and not AWOL, they were uninformed of the context the image was used in.

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People have been faking photos since long before digital tools came along.

On August 1989 Oprah Winfrey was featured on that TV Guide Cover leaning on a large amount of money. The headline stated: “Oprah! The Richest Woman on TV?”

After looking at the picture I believe the photo-manipulation was not meant to be noticed. In my opinion, the purpose of the picture is aesthetic. This picture was edited to make it look more aesthetically pleasing or better. Oprah Winfrey’s head was photoshopped onto the body of 1960s movie star Ann-Margret.

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Stock photography is tricky. Take, for example, the meaning and messaging of this "stop coronavirus" image in the midst of the pandemic.

Stock photography is an business that produces and sells imagery in many forms that can be purchased for use by numerous licensing models. Stock images can be hard to understand/ interpret what the image is trying to tell us.

Personally, I believe that the photo-manipulation used in this picture was meant to be noticed. The article is about stock photography making it harder to interpret what is happening in the image. The purpose of this photo is creative because the placement of the contents inside the frame change the meaning. The placement of hand and the virus allow you to think of the picture in a new way. The hand signifies that if we practice social distancing it will make it easier to get rid of the Coronavirus. The virus itself is partly destroyed on the left hand side which indicates that we are the ones who can stop the Coronavirus from spreading or that it will be terminated in the end. Knowing that the Coronavirus is easy to contract and the only thing we can do is maintain a 6ft distance between yourself and others changes the way we interpret this image. Due to the placement of the hand and the virus the picture can be interpreted as a defenseless hand pushing back against a powerful virus that multiples so quickly we cannot defeat it.

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Did someone at Sepah News, the media arm of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, use Photoshop to manipulate a missile-test image?

On July 10th, 2008 Iran’s Revolutionary Guard revealed this photo of four missiles launched from a concealed site in the Iranian desert.

The photo manipulation was not meant to be noticed in this image as they only wanted to share their success. The purpose of this photo is deceptive because in reality only three of the missiles were successful and one failed to launch. In this picture the fourth missile was photoshopped to hide the fact the their missile had failed.

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The placed a picture on "Baltimore in Flames" on their timeline but the actual picture in from Venezuela's riots back in Feb 2014

This photo was posted on April 27th, 2015 with the caption “Baltimore in Flames”. A building caught on fire in Baltimore and the mayor’s spokesman stated that it was in relation to the riots.

The photo-manipulation in this picture was not meant to be noticed. In my opinion the purpose of the photo is deceptive as they mayor wanted people to believe that the image is related to the Baltimore riots but in reality this picture is of a fire that occurred in Venezuela in February of 2014.

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Winter nights at Bryant Park. Also on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7TPPbiJixz/

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This post caught my eyes due to the colours. The variety of colours make this picture interesting and eye catching. Since the taxis are such a bright colour it makes the picture pop. In this photo there isn’t a single subject to focus on. There are multiple subjets (the taxis) that are focused on as a whole.

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Although I now work in the commercial world, my passion started with documentary photography. I was, and still am, obsessed with Annie Leibowitz’s work with the Rolling Stones and I loved William Egglestone’s color observations of the mundane world he found himself in. When I find a free day, there is nothing that I enjoy more than walking out with my camera to document someone else's life. However, unlike the plethora of studio lighting tutorials available, there seems to be a real lack of articles on documentary photography. Here are six tips on how to improve your images.

being close up to the subjects produces gives off a sensation of being there in that moment itself

this gives an up-close or zoomed-in view of the image

when using a wide lens you should use more than 50mm or else you won't capture the other surroundings

Make use of the space you have to take the photograph

this allows a more interesting and intriguing shot

if you are combing photos or making a collage it is best to use very similar focal lengths between the different photos

this creates an illusion that all the photos are just a single image

it is important to frame the subject and shot itself before actually taking the photo

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I love getting that blurred background where a bike or a person running past is in focus and you literally see the motion in a still image. Mango Street made a video to show how to do it with some great tips I had never even thought of. Keeping the subject at the same distance as it passes by sounds more difficult than it is. Cars, bikers, and people crossing the street are all you need, and the shutter won't be open for too long, so it's long enough to remain the constant distance you need. They recommend closing the aperture to f16 and setting your shutter speed to a 1/30th of a second.

the main point of this video is to pinpoint a moving subject when producing motion or generating blur circling it

when the subject passes directly in front of where you’re standing it makes this process easier to complete

a shutter speed between one-thirteenth one-sixteenth of a second is good for starting

remember to close the aperture for some time

to take this type of photo you must have the camera move at the same speed as the subject moving in front of you

recognize the target before it becomes closer f

you can do this by following the subject while looking through the viewfinder

after let go of the shutter once you find the preferred framing

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My favorite part of the wedding day is the reception. After the traditional first dances, and speeches are done, and the wedding party starts to let loose. The party is in full swing and the best man is giving “The Dougie” his best attempt in an effort to win a dance battle against the bride. While capturing these images I want the viewer to feel like they were in there, in the moment. My goal is to not light up the entire room like a Christmas tree. I want to see the light from the DJ and the motion on the dance floor. This is how I do just that.

There are 2 exposures that occur at the same time in a photo-based in dance

Ambient light- depends on the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO

you need to use slower shutter speed in order to capture the motion blur due to the lights

The second exposure is the flash

The flash allows the subject in the picture to be more noticeable and defined

Flash exposure relies on the aperture, ISO, and flash power

Motion blur is produced by making use of room lights

to create motion blur use slower shutter speed and turning the camera when the shutter is open

additional light in the background generates further streaks in the picture

By swinging the camera in a single direction adds streaks in the opposite direction

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Shooting action sports can be overwhelming and strenuous if you lack the proper knowledge before going out to shoot. Whether you want to shoot motocross, mountain biking, snowboarding, ect.... for the most part all of the same rules apply. Once you start to master these rules your portfolio will benefit from it. Since I get a lot of questions about my action shots I though I would break it down for you guys. The best way to get better shots is to shoot professional athletes. I'm not saying you need a red bull athlete, local pro or intermediate athletes will get you the shots you want.

Pro-athletes are the best models when taking photographs of sports in action

You can take photos of anyone, they don’t need to be successful or well known

To get a better visual of the background the photographer can use a wide-angle and prevent any distractions in the background

Have good communication between the athlete and yourself

Remember to make sure the photo captures what the athlete is doing and to be careful of the composition

The colours used in the photo show significant value when trying to make the athlete stand out

To keep a distance of around 4 feet and 15mph it is recommended to use a wide-angle lens

Place 1 light at the back and front but keep it 45 degrees away from the camera

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I took this photo about 2 weeks ago. At the time I took the photo out of random. But now the photo has a deeper meaning to it. The moon can represent yourself and you should treat yourself like you are the moon. Don’t downgrade yourself and be happy with who you are because you are the best you, you can be. I personally like this photo because it has 3 levels to it. The bottom level being the people. The middle level being the moon and the top level being the the ceiling/ roof. I also was attracted to this photo as the moon is located right in the middle and is very noticeable making it the center or attention. The picture was taken at night so the colours used are more dark. The combination of colours come together really well to create a good setting.

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This was a picture I took during a rainy day around the evening.

It was something so simple that happens often in our lives but taking pictures of these things can spark our creative side.

I decided to post this because it goes along with my theme of autumn and warmth.

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My initial reaction to this post was that is gives off a sad and slightly cold vibe. The combinations of colours are more dark and the frost on the window gives a hint that it might be cold out. A question I have is what is the reasoning behind this image? Why is it’s purpose? I think that the photographer used the colours to the best of their ability. The effects of the colours create an unhappy mood. I believe that this piece doesn’t have a reasoning behind it but it was taken by someone who was in a sad/ depressed mood. So automatically the photographer took a more mellow type picture rather than a happy upbeat picture. My initial reaction is still the same as I still believe that this post gives off a sad tone and is about something negative or taken by someone in a bad mood.

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