02-01-2020, 01:09 AM
Ombligo wrote:
Time for the old photo-editor to chime in.
... However, in this particular instance, I personally do not believe the image truly adds to the storyline. There are too many unanswered questions about the circumstances of the photo. This is not to say that a death photo could not raise to the level in the Coronavirus story, but this one did not.
Are you saying the photo itself should be less ambiguous, or is it acceptable practice for the detailed context to be in the text of the story?
Reading the Guardian’s story I found the second aspect present; and I would have no argument that the photo on its own is sorely lacking in the storytelling component.
Thinking back, I’m not even sure if the photo was taken by a professional or a bystander (The term ‘citizen journalist’ makes me want to throat punch the speaker
miley-signs006: ).