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> we're talking about a respected photographer documenting a major news event. Respected photographers have been duped before, and the post addresses this. I t
by Zancarius 13y ago
> we're talking about a respected photographer documenting a major news event.
Respected photographers have been duped before, and the post addresses this. I think jontas' assertion may be accurate.
> But not by amateur internet sleuths Googling pictures of blood to compare splatter patterns.
I'm sure there are valid criticisms of his analysis, but I'm not quite sure calling Dr. Krawetz an "amateur internet sleuth" is fair if his biographical posting is in fact true [1]. On the other hand, if his qualifications are exaggerated, then his findings are assuredly suspect.
[1] http://www.hackerfactor.com/about.php http://www.hackerfactor.com/about.php
- underwater 13y agoMy comment about sleuths was directed at other commenters in this thread. I don't know much about Neal Krawetz, but his bio seems awfully inflated. Two of the books he's authored are about Ubuntu customization. It appears as though he's a relentless self-promoter. That kind of fits with the original article; he levels some vauge accusations while asserting that he's an expert all in the name of promoting his personal brand.
- Zancarius 13y ago> It appears as though he's a relentless self-promoter. That's true. The (linked) article is almost as much about analyzing an image on a hunch as it is about his giving talks and to whom those talks have been delivered. On the other hand, there is a lesson in this: It's important to be critical of all media we consume.