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Is that mask in the photo accompanying the post photoshopped over an existing picture of Bill? Or is Gates actually wearing the mask that way? In either case, d
by theodpHN 6y ago
Is that mask in the photo accompanying the post photoshopped over an existing picture of Bill? Or is Gates actually wearing the mask that way? In either case, doesn't it appear to be OVER the bottom of his glasses? Don't mean to be too picky, but the post stresses the importance of wearing masks to "slow the spread of the virus and save lives," so one would want to avoid suggesting wearing masks in a way that has been noted to decrease their effectiveness. Btw, tried Googling for another photo of Bill wearing a mask for comparison purposes, but couldn't find any. Guess he's been pretty good about social distancing! :-)
- el_oni 6y agoI think its because of black frames over a black mask. When it was greyscaled the contrast was increased it seems to have merged the two
- TeMPOraL 6y agoYou can indeed see outline of the bottom of the frame on top of the mask on the right side of the picture. Also the shape of the top edge suggests some refractive distortion. Which is to say, I think your interpretation is correct - the mask goes under the glasses.
- theodpHN 6y agoRight you both are (as is BillG!). Couldn't see it on my cheap-o laptop (1366x768 display), but the frame on the right side seems to be visible on an iPhone display. Thanks!
- tomcam 6y agoI wish I had as much time as you seem to