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Tales of photo propaganda

         In light of the ongoing conversation about the issue of the nature of government photographer produced images supplanting independent photojournalists, on December 31st Dutch newspaper The Volkskrant (circ 250k) published a full page spread placing side to side images from North Korean leader Kim Jung Un and President Obama – in both cases, using government produced visuals. The images show both heads-of-state 1) Amidst crowds, 2) on the phone, 3) amongst school children, 4) reviewing/shooting a firearm, 5) reviewing a parade, 6) playing music, 7) looking at artwork, 8) waving to a crowd, 9) placing a memorial wreath, 10) reviewing a display on a desk, and 11) examining baked goods. It’s worth looking at this spread closely and compare the two. Produced at Jacob Bontiusplaats 9 1018 LL Amsterdam .

side to side images from North Korean leader Kim Jung Un & President Obama

via John Harrington
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