Today, a look at the front page of the Washington Post. Trickery or innovative use of software and technology?
Thirty years ago today a Boeing 737-200 crashed into the 14th Street Bridge over the Potomac River in Washington. The plane crashed through the river’s ice. 74 people, including four motorists were killed. It was an urban plane crash in the heart of the U.S. Capital and obviously commanded a lot of attention.
The Post’s front page features a photo, or more accurately a photo-composite of the fatal crash site.
A caption underneath the photo gives a description and the following disclaimer: “This image is a composite created by taking several photos and combining them with computer software to transcend the visual limitations of standard photography.”
It’s curious. Kudos to the Post for flagging the doctored photo up front. The photo is perfect. It is evocative. It has all the elements. Is it true? Is it marketing?
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