Photo Manipulation

I chose this picture on the left of OJ Simpson comparing the two mugshots from Newsweek and Time. This photo stood out to me because, while it is manipulated, it is clear to me that it is an obvious manipulation. OJ Simpson has an old-time photo outside and the photo was darkened. Most noticeably (and most commented upon) is his darkened skin color. It was most likely manipulated in this way to make him seem more menacing. Some view this photo as "racist" because it implies that a darker skin color means a more ominous interpretation of the person in question. Do I think Time is racist? No, not really. Since the picture is clearly doctored and the entire picture is darkened, the racism is in the mind of the viewer, not the editor. Therefore, I do not view it as a harmful manipulation, just an artistic representation. I found this picture at http://news.cnet.com/2300-1026_3-6033210-13.html?tag=mncol.



This video shows a woman being taken from her normal state into a more "socially acceptable" state. It is a demonstration and perhaps even an explanation of why and how our perception of modern beauty is so skewed.