1. I understand that sometimes photo journalists get just what they can due to the limitations imposed by the circumstances (security, etc.) But I was rather disappointed that this quality images were used for news coverage by respectable photo agencies (Getty), as well as news outlets (Yahoo).
http://sports.yahoo.com/photos/putin-pays-unexpected-visit-to-usa-house-1392396537-slideshow/ In particular, I am talking about photos #5, #8, especially since there are better photos in the set demonstrating the same. http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/Sports/ap/201402140933344191615 http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/gettyimages.com/president-vladimir-putin-visits-usa-20140214-160023-689.jpg I am somewhat split on #10. While I understand the intend, and it delivers the messages (I like it with my reasoning portion of the brain), the blurry foreground bothers my eyes. http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/gettyimages.com/president-vladimir-putin-visits-usa-20140214-164151-026.jpg I wonder what other PDMLers think about this set, and the photos that I mentioned. 2. And as for image #9, http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2014-02-14T154110Z_1029594953_GM1EA2E1TR202_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA.JPG I wonder if it the wierd way how Putin's face looks is the result of some awkward compression, or result of oversharpening in an attempt to salvage the image that was not quite in focus (or had some motion blur)? 3. Also, I am curious why two photos have such a weird text in the caption: "ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS" What would be the meaning and why it was left there?.. Any ideas? Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
