Photojournalism

Capa Spanish Civil War Photo Likely Staged: Researchers

AP | HAROLD HECKLE | Posted 08.23.2009 | World


MADRID — Robert Capa's photograph of a falling Spanish Civil War militiaman became one of the most famous and enduring images of conflict in the...

Reading The Pictures: Obama Puts Bankers On Parade

Michael Shaw | Posted 04.29.2009 | Media


Michael Shaw

2009-03-29-bankerparade.jpg I'm thrilled how Obama corralled those bank CEOs on Friday for a selflessness workshop, then kicked them loose out on the driveway to face a hungry media.

Reading The Pictures: The "44" Official Portrait

Michael Shaw | Posted 02.14.2009 | Politics


Michael Shaw

2009-01-15-shaw115.jpgReady for a change of view?

Reading The Pictures: An Arbus-Like End To George Bush, Comforter Of Man

Michael Shaw | Posted 01.11.2009 | Politics


Michael Shaw

2008-12-12-shaw.jpgAs the end approaches, "W" is regressing more-and-more into a familiar cocoon, seeking out the military for hearty cheer and farewell.

Reading The Pictures: Shaming Detroit (While Wall St. Walks)

Michael Shaw | Posted 01.04.2009 | Media


Michael Shaw

2008-12-05-shaw_auto3.jpgWhat was completely predictable, if thoroughly heavy-handed, was the way the visual media shaped "The Return Of The Auto Executives" into a classic morality play.

Reading The Pictures: Let's Unroll

Michael Shaw | Posted 12.10.2008 | Politics


Michael Shaw

2008-11-10-shaw_armoredcobb.jpgTake a look at the Cobb County, Georgia police department's latest toy. Donated by the military, the Armored Personnel Carrier -- used by the U.S. Army in Panama -- holds up to nine SWAT commandos.

Reading The Pictures: First Visual Swipe At Obama Administration

Michael Shaw | Posted 12.08.2008 | Media


Michael Shaw

2008-11-07-emanuel_nyt.jpgWell, the NYT moved pretty fast Thursday in walking back their first visual swipe at the Obama administration.

Reading The Pictures: McCain To The Skinheads In Four Easy Steps

Michael Shaw | Posted 11.28.2008 | Media


Michael Shaw

2008-10-28-obama_skinhead.jpgI'm skeptical about drawing conclusions about Obama's near, middle or long-term safety based on the so-called plot by two crazy skin heads disclosed yesterday.