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Post by Zee on Mar 11, 2024 2:39:01 GMT
There is an area on the stairs that doesn't quite match up and looks like a "tell", but I never would have noticed if not for this thread. I had to really look hard. A couple other questionable areas also.
But I'm not sure what it would be hiding that's nefarious.
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Post by librarylady on Mar 11, 2024 3:03:02 GMT
The article I read said that "Charlotte's hands were photoshopped poorly". The palace asked news organizations not to use the photo. I think the boy on the left was trying to cross his fingers, but his hand looks odd.
It is much ado about nothing. Only the handlers for the Royal Family would be upset, IMO. If William took the photo and sent it out, he and Catherine must have been OK with it.
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Post by pjaye on Mar 11, 2024 3:26:28 GMT
I figure these days most people 'adjust' photos to some degree, remove something small, brighten the colours etc. I do it. I object to it when people make themselves look much slimmer or substantially younger though...or Harry making magazines etc 'shop a ton of orange hair onto his Friar Tuck head. I don't think it's a big deal when you've got several children in the photo and it's hard to get a good photo of all of them...so you combine two photos from the same session to get the best of both of them.
Picking the best bits of several photos from one session...especially when those photos are going to be seen around the world isn't a big deal in my opinion. I do think it's a big deal when photoshop is used to tell outright lies though. Like the Kardashians, that ugly one can make herself look stunning in photos and then you see an unedited version and you wouldn't even know it was the same person.
Overall though, I think this was a bad move on the Palace's part, if they tried to squash rumors...then they've just made them worse. And if the photo was taken earlier than they claimed, then they should have been honest about that too. They are the Royal family so we know they can afford professional level photo editing to avoid this...so why are they doing it badly themselves when a professional could do it seamlessly? It's just a dumb move.
I understand Catherine or William taking the family photos in the first place, because clearly the children are happier and more relaxed than with a professional photographer - so either do that and leave the 'faults' in, or use the services of a professional photo editor.
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Post by ModChick on Mar 11, 2024 4:08:13 GMT
I guess I need new glasses, or else I need a tutorial in Photoshop... because everyone's hands look normal to me. I’m thinking the same. I went back even after people pointed out the issues and I don’t see them. 🤷🏻♀️
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Post by mom on Mar 11, 2024 4:09:57 GMT
I’ve seen some comments and videos where they’ve found Princess Kate and the kids at a public baby bank event back in November of last year and their clothing is the same they have on in this photo but recolored and edited. 🤷🏼♀️
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Post by pjaye on Mar 11, 2024 4:31:51 GMT
I’ve seen some comments and videos where they’ve found Princess Kate and the kids at a public baby bank event back in November of last year and their clothing is the same they have on in this photo but recolored and edited. 🤷🏼♀️ Well that one is easy to disprove. catherine & the children are wearing different clothes, Louis jumper isn't recoloured it's a different pattern, Charlotte has a much longer denim skirt on. and George has a white shirt and a darker jumper on. There's video footage and we can all see it with our own eyes...or do they think we won't check? www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-67690209
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Post by Gennifer on Mar 11, 2024 4:35:31 GMT
Like the Kardashians, that ugly one can make herself look stunning in photos and then you see an unedited version and you wouldn't even know it was the same person. You really are a vile person.
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Post by pjaye on Mar 11, 2024 5:00:22 GMT
Like the Kardashians, that ugly one can make herself look stunning in photos and then you see an unedited version and you wouldn't even know it was the same person. You really are a vile person. OK, but your name calling is perfectly fine I take it? Whatever. Doesn't change the fact that she's a woofer though and she knows it otherwise she wouldn't go to such extreme lengths to manipulate what she looks like in photos.
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Post by lesserknownpea on Mar 11, 2024 6:30:44 GMT
I went back after hearing all the fuss, and yes, there are numerous PS flaws and they are amateur hour. The image was good enough for me on a small screen with my aging eyes at night. But anytime I do photo editing I use my huge IMAC and zoom way in to make sure nothing is noticeable.
Could you imagine the care I would take for work on the Royal Family being released out into the whole world???
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Post by gar on Mar 11, 2024 8:58:12 GMT
There is an area on the stairs that doesn't quite match up and looks like a "tell", but I never would have noticed if not for this thread. I had to really look hard. A couple other questionable areas also. But I'm not sure what it would be hiding that's nefarious. Exactly. It's Catherine's hand alignment that is mentioned in the news reports so...not sure why they would have done that but I don't see it as anything nefarious either.
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Post by peasapie on Mar 11, 2024 11:27:44 GMT
I see the photo was pulled and she apologized for doctoring it. Much ado about nothing, really. I regularly photoshop pics with multiple family members to get everyone looking human. It’s sad she can’t have any privacy for whatever medical issue she may have or have had. I guess the most efficient way to get media coverage is to ask for privacy.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Mar 11, 2024 11:32:41 GMT
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Post by mom on Mar 11, 2024 11:50:39 GMT
Yeah, I agree. I don’t think (or maybe I hope?) they aren’t covering something up. But man, they are screwing up the PR at every turn. I know these missteps must be weighing heavily on Princess Kate and that cannot be helpful with her recovery from whatever.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Mar 11, 2024 12:29:51 GMT
I still can’t see what could have been altered in the photo. But if it was just normal editing to make the photo look a little better (and they did it themselves) I think this reaction is a bit much.
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Post by monklady123 on Mar 11, 2024 12:44:15 GMT
I was just poking around the internet (a questionable activity sometimes ) and found mention of the fact that the photo shows Kate's left hand without wedding or engagement rings. Does she always wear them in public? I never notice that sort of thing so I have no idea. But if so, then I guess people are saying that the hand isn't hers...?
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Post by gar on Mar 11, 2024 12:47:10 GMT
I was just poking around the internet (a questionable activity sometimes ) and found mention of the fact that the photo shows Kate's left hand without wedding or engagement rings. Does she always wear them in public? I never notice that sort of thing so I have no idea. But if so, then I guess people are saying that the hand isn't hers...? She was at home, not in public when it was taken so I imagine she doesn't wear them all the time - they're pretty sizeable!
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Post by wellway on Mar 11, 2024 12:50:00 GMT
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Post by monklady123 on Mar 11, 2024 12:50:07 GMT
Also, my other question is, is it really that green already in England? We don't have lush grass like that and green on the trees, and I always thought our climate (DC area) was similar to England's...? When I first saw the photo I assumed it had been taken back in the spring. Or maybe that's part of the photo editing? putting a background in?
In the end, what is it that the conspiracy folks think is being covered up by what seems to me to be minor photo editing...?
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Post by monklady123 on Mar 11, 2024 12:53:53 GMT
Lol at me. I still don't see any of them except the background near Charlotte's left wrist...I agree that there should be grass through there not something dark. Unless that's some random item on the grass...a flower pot or something. But I don't see anything in the other circled areas.
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Post by wellway on Mar 11, 2024 13:00:31 GMT
The grass is pretty green and growing. My garden needs to be cut. I think I read it's been the warmest February on record.
The leaves on the tree are ??. Maybe it's in a sheltered spot.
This year we had some daffodils around the village in early jan, most are in bloom now but the hardy ones made a very early showing.
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Post by monklady123 on Mar 11, 2024 13:03:06 GMT
The grass is pretty green and growing. My garden needs to be cut. I think I read it's been the warmest February on record. The leaves on the tree are ??. Maybe it's in a sheltered spot. This year we had some daffodils around the village in early jan, most are in bloom now but the hardy ones made a very early showing. I take it back then about DC weather being the same as England. Although who knows these days with all the weird weather everyone is having. -- We've had some unseasonably warm weather but our grass doesn't look like that yet.
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Post by wellway on Mar 11, 2024 13:08:31 GMT
Lol at me. I still don't see any of them except the background near Charlotte's left wrist...I agree that there should be grass through there not something dark. Unless that's some random item on the grass...a flower pot or something. But I don't see anything in the other circled areas. The something dark is another jumper/sweater. If you find the lowest point of Charlotte's sleeve on the left and follow the line up , the sleeve disappears. The grey of the step, number 4, does not run in a straight line. The tights on the knee are blurred when the parts around it are in focus.
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Post by gar on Mar 11, 2024 13:08:44 GMT
monklady123 I think things in the garden are a little further ahead than usual (although what is normal these days?) and certainly there is greenery on some trees around me which is quite close to where they live.
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Post by monklady123 on Mar 11, 2024 13:40:57 GMT
monklady123 I think things in the garden are a little further ahead than usual (although what is normal these days?) and certainly there is greenery on some trees around me which is quite close to where they live. Yes, the only "normal" these days seems to be "just wait and see what tomorrow's weather brings because we can't predict it today".
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Post by scrappinmama on Mar 11, 2024 13:44:34 GMT
I don't even know if I believe that William took the photo. I really don't believe anything coming from the Royal family at this point.
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Post by monklady123 on Mar 11, 2024 13:46:24 GMT
I don't even know if I believe that William took the photo. I really don't believe anything coming from the Royal family at this point. Then let me ask again... what is it that they're trying to hide by passing this off as William's photo, and by photoshopping certain parts of the photo? What is the big conspiracy theory?
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Post by CeeScraps on Mar 11, 2024 13:53:40 GMT
They've pulled the photo due to photoshop issues. Look closely at Charlotte's hands. Even Kate's body/legs don't look right. We may never know who attempted the editing. It should have been checked closely before putting it out. I don’t think the AP usually pulls photos and I have questions. If I remember correctly the palace pulled the photo.
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Post by mom on Mar 11, 2024 14:04:25 GMT
I still can’t see what could have been altered in the photo. But if it was just normal editing to make the photo look a little better (and they did it themselves) I think this reaction is a bit much. IMHO it’s a case of if you want to see something nefarious then you will. Yes there is editing but I agree. I’m not sure it’s anything more than what a normal person would do.
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Post by gar on Mar 11, 2024 14:12:13 GMT
I don't even know if I believe that William took the photo. I really don't believe anything coming from the Royal family at this point. Then let me ask again... what is it that they're trying to hide by passing this off as William's photo, and by photoshopping certain parts of the photo? What is the big conspiracy theory? Maybe they think she’s had her arms amputated 🙄
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Post by gar on Mar 11, 2024 14:13:15 GMT
I don’t think the AP usually pulls photos and I have questions. If I remember correctly the palace pulled the photo. No, some of the big picture agencies did.
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