
The picture I have chosen is the one of Katie Couric. Personally, this is the most astounding of all of the photographs, and I chose this picture because it especially highlights the pressure on women today to fit the “perfect” mold. Her original pictures were taken in May for the cover of Watch Magazine, and the fixed pictures hit shelves on the magazine’s cover this past September. The image was manipulated by making Katie’s dress darker, therefore, making her appear to be more slender than the original suggests. This picture was changed for one simple reason, to make Katie look like she “should.” Her picture has been altered so that she will look more like a newscaster “should” look, rather than any ordinary human being. Honestly, the altered photo looks great, but I think she already looks just fine in the original copy. I don’t think CBS should have to change a picture due to the public’s expectation. She is a beautiful woman just the way she is and I think it is important that we see it that way.
Very nice - and I agree with your analysis :)
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i agree why change someones appearance if it is already fine
ReplyDeleteI agree with your analysis. Now it makes me wonder whether or not this happens more often on television.
ReplyDeleteI like your analysis!
ReplyDeleteYou have made some great points here, Chesley! I like the way you put it so simply for us all to understand ;).
ReplyDeleteGood analysis of the pic. Also, there is a lot of truth about what you said concerning the pressures that women endure about personal appearance. Everyone should just be themselves!
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