On 6/22/2018 5:13 PM, Keyser Soze wrote:
On 6/22/18 4:36 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:

Thought you might be interested in how your "symbolic" picture
featured on Time Magazine is regarded by the ethics rules of these
organizations:

National Press Photographers Code of Ethics

Editing should maintain the integrity of the photographic images’
content and context. Do not manipulate images or add or alter sound in
any way that can mislead viewers or misrepresent subjects.�

Associated Press.

AP pictures must always tell the truth. We do not alter or manipulate
the content of a photograph in any way. The content of a photograph
must not be altered in PhotoShop or by any other means. No element
should be digitally added to or subtracted from any photograph. The
faces or identities of individuals must not be obscured by PhotoShop
or any other editing tool. Only retouching or the use of the cloning
tool to eliminate dust and scratches are acceptable. Minor adjustments
in PhotoShop are acceptable… (but) … Changes in density, contrast,
color and saturation levels that substantially alter the original
scene are not acceptable. Backgrounds should not be digitally blurred
or eliminated by burning down or by aggressive toning.


Reuters:

No additions or deletions to the subject matter of the original image.
(thus changing the original content and journalistic integrity of an
image).Â* No excessive lightening, darkening or blurring of the image
(thus misleading the viewer by disguising certain elements of an
image). No excessive colour manipulation. (thus dramatically changing
the original lighting conditions of an image).Â* Only minor Photoshop
work should be performed in the field (especially from laptops). We
require only cropping, sizing and levels with resolution set to 300
dpi. Where possible, ask your regional or global picture desks to
perform any required further Photo-shopping on their calibrated
hi-resolution screens…



None of which has anything to do with an obviously made up magazine
cover aimed at attracting attention and increasing sales. The rules you
cited are for news photos.

If ethical considerations are your driving force, your lack of concern
regarding Trump's total lack of ethics is more than a bit ironic.




You're right. We completely disagree about the Time cover thing.