I chose the July 1992 cover of TexasMonthly that shows Gov. Ann Richards riding a motorcycle because it looks very real, but is so ridiculous it's funny. It was originally a picture of a model on a Harley-Davidson, and the governor's head was pasted over the model's head. From the magazine cover, I assume the croppers made this picture to give Richards that tough, "I'm in charge" look because of her power and prestige as governor. I would not call it a harmful Photoshop job because it was not offensive, and Richards herself was able to joke about it. If the people involved in the photo are not hurt or offended, I do not think there is any harm in playing with photos.
5 comments:
It's good that Ann Richards was able to joke about it herself. I think this picture is funny also.
This is a great picture! I don't think it causes any harm either. It's obvious that the picture is not completely realistic.
I agree with your statment if people are not harmed or offeneded by it then it should be fine. This pictures funny and it gets it's point across.
Yes it is very funny! I think this type of manipulation is not harmful!
Interesting! I guess if it doesn't hurt the actual individual it wouldn't be considered harmful, but I still don't really like manipulating pictures.
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