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The Evolution of a Photo

by Mike Fegelman
By Mike Fegelman

Ever wonder about the news images that end up in your local newspaper? We were particularly interested in how a Reuters photo by Alessandro Bianchi was transformed as it made its way into the Toronto Star.

Here are the original photo and caption:

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And here is an identical-looking photo. Note how the Toronto Star has apparently cropped the image and replaced the original caption with one that refers to Israel’s "military chokehold" on Lebanon.

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Mike is the Executive Director of HonestReporting Canada and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the organization, its financial management and project development. A seventeen-year veteran of the Canadian journalism industry, Mike was a former editor-in-chief, reporter, and anchor of various news programs and publications. Mike's focus is on delivering efficiency and professionalism as HRC moves into new technological and geographical spheres. Mike is a human rights expert and a frequent on-air commentator. His work has been published in the Globe and Mail, the National Post, Toronto Star, CBC News and more.

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