If you believe that a photo is always 100% truth, then have a look at Pictures that Lie, a website that displays slightly altered photographs, which often have big consequences. I chose the photos of Leon Trotsky’s magic disappearing act, which consist of one photo in which Trotsky is plainly visible, and the next he has completely vanished from, and the spot he was in, painted over. When Trotsky went against the Communist Party in the Soviet Union, he was taken out of any photos where he’s seen with other officials, so that he might be completely erased from the time. Now you see him, now you don’t.
Where did the picture originate?
ReplyDeleteHow was it manipulated?
Your analysis is a bit superficial and does not address some of the questions - you did have some good observations, but didn't get to the "why" part
LB
A crime against humanity!
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing that picture somewhere.. maybe on my high school history textbook.
ReplyDeletehistory can be changed through pictures!
This is crazy... I don't understand the motive behind this at all.
ReplyDeleteTrotsky and me are both transported by your blog!
ReplyDeleteI had to comment on yours because you are so sweet to say all those nice things about my blog! Makes me happy ;).
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