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Princess Kate apologizes for manipulated royal photo after news agencies pull image

Catherine, Princess of Wales on Monday apologized and admitted to editing an official portrait of her released by the palace, after AFP and other agencies withdrew the image.

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Kate, 42, has not been seen in public since attending a Christmas Day church service, and underwent abdominal surgery in January, fueling speculation about her health, particularly online.

Her Kensington Palace office on Sunday sought to dispel rumors by distributing an official photograph said to have been taken by her husband Prince William of her with their three children.

But questions quickly emerged from the Mother’s Day portrait of a smiling Kate, casually dressed and seated in a garden chair, surrounded by Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Discrepancies included several inconsistencies, such as Charlotte’s left hand being misaligned with the sleeve of her cardigan and a missing part of her sleeve.

The eight-year-old princess’s hair ended abruptly on her shoulder while Kate’s zip was lighter than elsewhere.

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Outrage as picture showing body of murdered hostage Shani Louk wins competition

A photograph from October 7 depicting Hamas terrorists with the half-naked corpse of German-Israeli Shani Louk has been awarded Team Picture Story of the Year, along with a collection of other graphic photos from the Israel-Hamas war, by the world’s oldest photojournalism award competition, sparking outrage online.

The Pictures of the Year award, run by the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism includes a Team Picture Story of the Year category which recognizes “the collaborative effort of a photography staff covering a single topic or news story.” First place was awarded to a selection of 20 photos from the Israel-Hamas war taken by Associated Press (AP) photographers.

The first photo in the selection was taken by Ali Mahmoud and depicts the horrific moment in which 22-year-old Louk’s body was transported in the back of a truck by Hamas terrorists. It is captioned: “Palestinian militants drive back to the Gaza Strip with the body of Shani Louk, a German-Israeli dual citizen, during their cross-border attack on Israel, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.”

22-year-old German-Israeli Shani Louk was murdered at the Nova festival on October 7.

22-year-old German-Israeli Shani Louk was murdered at the Nova festival on October 7.

The collection, which includes AP photos depicting both Israelis and Palestinians in

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Kate’s photo should have quelled the rumours. Editing it has been done exactly the opposite


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The image of a smiling Catherine, Princess of Wales, flanked by her three children, should have put a stop to the explosion of speculation over her health and whereabouts. Instead, it triggered a whole new controversy for Britain’s royal family after multiple global news agencies recalled the image from circulation hours later, citing manipulation concerns.

The photograph was released by Kensington Palace early Sunday on the couple’s official social media accounts, to mark Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom. As is standard practice for official UK royal photographs, it was also released concurrently to news and photo agencies for distribution.

It showed Kate surrounded by Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis relaxed and laughing – perhaps sparked by something from Prince William, who was credited with taking the photo.

On Monday morning, after the storm broke, Kate issued a personal apology, taking responsibility for the confusion she said she had inadvertently caused.

“Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing. I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day,” she wrote before ending her post with a

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Join The Estes Valley Photo Club | Estes Park News

The Estes Valley now has its own photo club, the Estes Valley Photo Club (EVPC).

“A group of local photographers felt there was a need to bring the community together,” said Deena Sveinsson, Founding Member. “We decided it was time for the Estes Valley to have its own photo club.”

“The best way to become a better photographer is to learn from other members,” said Dean Cobbs, another Founding Member. “The club will allow members to enjoy the fellowship with others who have a similar passion.”

The Estes Valley Photo Club will initially be on social media as a private Facebook Page. Look under the Group Section and enter Estes Valley Photo Club. You will receive an approval after answering a few questions.

Membership is open to anyone interested in photography or video regardless of experience. It doesn’t matter what the sophistication or simplicity of your camera equipment is. Everyone is welcome.

Invitation to join is extended to residents and visitors to the Estes Valley and beyond.

There will be monthly photo contests in which members can post their best work and be awarded the “Rachel Reward.” The award is named after a local photographer that recently passed away. In

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Remembering The Late Owner Of Samy’s Camera: The Favorite Pit Stop For LA’s Photo Community

In the land of blue-chip galleries and tony art museums, one place in Los Angeles has served the city’s photo and filmmaking community like few others. Be it a high school student who’s taking their first photography class, an amateur dabbling in the craft, or a professional trying to get the perfect image — chances are, many of them have clocked time at Samy’s Camera.

Samy Kamienowicz, the man who founded the retail camera stores and became a fixture for the city’s creative community, has died. The news of his passing was shared via the store’s Instagram account earlier in the week. The cause of death has not been disclosed.

“Samy was more than just a businessman; he was a global photographer’s friend, mentor, and supporter,” the post read.

An early love affair with photography

Kamienowicz founded his namesake camera shop in 1976 in the mid-Wilshire area, but his love for photography started decades before, at a camera shop in Brussels founded by his uncle after

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Damien Hirst’s Formaldehyde Fail, a Photo Star Rediscovered, and Artnet News Turns 10

Welcome to the Art Angle, a podcast from Artnet News that delves into the places where the art world meets the real world, bringing each week’s biggest story down to earth. Join us every week for an in-depth look at what matters most in museums, the art market, and much more, with input from our own writers and editors, as well as artists, curators, and other top experts in the field.

Well, it’s the end of March, spring has sprung, and April showers are coming fast and furious. We’re back with the monthly Art Angle Round Up, where we focus our attention on three headline-making stories that have made the round in the last month. This week, Art Angle hosts Ben Davis and Kate Brown are joined by Artnet brand editor William van Meter.

First up is the latest from Damien Hirst’s machine-controversy. The former YBA enfant terrible is back in the news for fudging the dates of his signature formaldehyde animal series, which itself follows the news from a few years ago that those same sculptures “leaked noxious gas.” Next up is a conversation about the International Center of Photography (ICP), which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Ben’s

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Media agencies pull photo of Kate, Princess of Wales, citing manipulation | MediaNews

AP, Reuters, AFP and Getty withdraw first official image of the Princess of Wales released since her surgery.

The first official photo of Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, released since she underwent abdominal surgery has been pulled by multiple media agencies amid concerns the image was manipulated.

The Associated Press (AP), Reuters, Getty Images and Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Sunday issued notices not to use the image of Kate and her three children, which was released by Kensington Palace.

The AP said the photo had been withdrawn because upon “closer inspection, it appears that the source had manipulated the image” and the photo showed an “inconsistency in the alignment” of the left hand of Kate’s daughter, Princess Charlotte.

The AFP said the image could not be used as it had been “altered” without elaborating.

Reuters said it had deleted the image “following a post-publication review”.

When contacted for comment, the AP and AFP directed Al Jazeera to statements contained in the withdrawal notices issued to their media clients.

Reuters and Getty Images did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.

Kensington Palace did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Kate, Princess of Wales, apologizes for editing Mother’s Day photo



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Catherine, Princess of Wales has taken responsibility and apologized for an edited official photograph that was recalled by a number of international news agencies over concerns it had been manipulated.

Kate said she was sorry for “any confusion” caused by the image, after her “experiment” with photo editing caused scrutiny for Kensington Palace and increased confusion over Kate’s extended absence from the public eye.

The photograph, released Sunday to mark Mother’s Day in the UK, was the first official picture of Kate since she underwent abdominal surgery in January.

But hours after it was released by Kensington Palace, four major photo agencies issued “kill notices,” expressing concerns it had been edited.

An initial CNN review of the image identified at least two areas that appeared to show some evidence of potential manipulation, including Princess Charlotte’s sleeve cuff, and a zipper on the left hand side on the jacket of the Princess of Wales.

This photo, showing Catherine with her children George, Charlotte and Louis, was released to mark Mother's Day on Sunday. The circled areas of the picture appear to show evidence of manipulation.
This area on the sleeve of Princess Charlotte shows evidence of potential manipulation.

Catherine wrote on X: “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing. I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused.”

She was later photographed alongside her husband, William, Prince of Wales, in a car leaving

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Aurora’s effective yet expensive photo speed enforcement program will end: “Over-promised and under-delivered”

Safety is priceless, but a recent pilot program meant to reduce speeding has cost the City of Aurora over half a million dollars. While city leaders acknowledge that photo enforcement vehicles have slowed drivers, a new discussion begins about a more efficient way to keep streets safe.

CBS News Colorado spoke with APD last year when the pilot program was unveiled.

Marked vehicles with light detection and ranging technology were deployed in residential neighborhoods where the speed limit reads 35 MPH or less, school and work zones, and streets that border a municipal park.

Tuesday, CBS News Colorado visited a neighborhood where a vehicle was stationed. It was parked on the shoulder of Telluride Street across from Vassar Elementary School, by a sidewalk frequented by students and neighbors.

“After school, you see a lot of cars going really fast,” said one teenager walking by.

“I know you’re trying to get your kid, but still. I’m trying to get home,” said his friend.

Many drivers take the posted 35 MPH speed limit as a suggestion.

It’s long been a problem for residents in the Aurora neighborhood.

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George Archaniotis and his neighbors signed a petition to get city engineers out for

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Kate Middleton says she edited her Mother’s Day photo : NPR

Kate, Princess of Wales, says she edited a photo that seemed to promise to ease concerns about her health — but only raised new questions. She’s seen here greeting the public on Christmas Day, last December.

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Kate, Princess of Wales, says she edited a photo that seemed to promise to ease concerns about her health — but only raised new questions. She’s seen here greeting the public on Christmas Day, last December.

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The family photo might have helped ease concerns and questions about Kate, the Princess of Wales — but then viewers noted irregularities in the image, and a flurry of new questions emerged. And now the princess has acknowledged that the photo she released on Sunday was manipulated.

“Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing,” the princess said on social media Monday. “I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused.”

Acknowledgment of the doctored photo came after several news agencies retracted the photo. The Associated Press, for example, noted the odd “alignment of Princess Charlotte’s left hand with the sleeve of her sweater” and

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