Photo Tampering Throughout History
Photography lost its innocence many years ago. In as early as the
1860s, photographs were already being manipulated, only a few decades
after Niepce created the first photograph in 1814. With the advent of
high-resolution digital cameras, powerful personal computers and
sophisticated photo-editing software, the manipulation of digital
images is becoming more common. Here, I have collected some examples
of tampering throughout history.
To help contend with the implications of this tampering, we have
developed a series of tools for detecting
traces of tampering in digital images (contact me at Ma'at Consulting for more
information about our services).
circa 1860: This nearly iconic portrait of U.S. President
Abraham Lincoln is a composite of Lincoln's head and the Southern
politician John Calhoun's body. Putting
the date of this image into context, note that the first permanent
photographic image was created in 1826 and the Eastman Dry Plate
Company (later to become Eastman Kodak) was created in 1881.
circa 1865: In this photo by famed photographer Mathew Brady,
General Sherman is seen posing with his Generals. General Francis
P. Blair (far right) was added to the original
photograph.
pjt111 taylor on 18 Sep 11Taking Yourself Seriously: Processes of Research and Engagement is the working title of a book by Peter Taylor and Jeremy Szteiter that assembles the tools and processes from research and writing courses taught in the Graduate Program in Critical and Creative Thinking. The most up to date version of the book can be viewed at http://cct.wikispaces.umb.edu/TYS (and associated links, including a link to a full pdf of the book). "For your research and writing to progress well, your questions and ideas need to be in alignment with your aspirations, your ability to take or influence action, and your relationships with other people. Shorten these items to head, heart, hands, and human connections. Your efforts to bring these 4H's into alignment is what we mean when we invite you to take yourself seriously." Some comments from former students looking back on the influence of the research courses out of which this book has arisen: Jane, a healthcare professional and story-teller: I learned is to 'hold my ideas loosely', which means accepting my own idea as a valid one but always leaving the space open to take in the counterarguments. I learned to give myself permission to be circular and come back to previous steps or thoughts, and I actually became more comfortable doing so. I was able to get engaged in a project that I was able to actually use in work, which was extremely satisfying. The whole process encouraged me, and I felt very empowered as a change agent, which could be an exhilarating feeling.
Cached
