June 10, 2010

Reuters Photo Distortion

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/lying_with_photos_rzk6vz5XbhTSZrjLCo6rGP

CROPPING OUT KEY FACTS: In the pictures they sent out after the May 31 fighting aboard the Turkish ship Mavi Marmara, Reuters’ photo editors chose to cut out certain parts of these pictures — knives wielded by the “peaceful” passengers, and a pool of blood from one of the Israeli commandos who’d sought to board without incident. In short, the news service took sides, hiding from its readers highly relevant evidence.
REUTERS
CROPPING OUT KEY FACTS: In the pictures they sent out after the May 31 fighting aboard the Turkish ship Mavi Marmara, Reuters’ photo editors chose to cut out certain parts of these pictures — knives wielded by the “peaceful” passengers, and a pool of blood from one of the Israeli commandos who’d sought to board without incident. In short, the news service took sides, hiding from its readers highly relevant evidence.

Lying with photos

Reuters wrongs again

Editorial
New York Post
Last Updated: 9:26 AM, June 9, 2010

Posted: June 09, 2010

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