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Via Ashok Parameshwaran

There is a brewing controversy over two very similar images, showing people from two different racial backgrounds.

Black people loot, White people find. Two photo agencies with obviously shitty copy editors.

The caption for the image of black people reads:

A young man walks through chest deep flood water after looting a grocery store in New Orleans on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005. Flood waters continue to rise in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina did extensive damage when it made landfall on Monday. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

The caption for the image of white people reads:

Two residents wade through chest-deep water after finding bread and soda from a local grocery store after Hurricane Katrina came through the area in New Orleans, Louisiana.(AFP/Getty Images/Chris Graythen)

The controversy has spurred commentary from other well known bloggers such Romenesko and Gothamist.

What do you think? Was the difference in reporting intentional or unintentional?

Seshu | Editor & Publisher

Seshu | Editor & Publisher

Seshu is an Avon, Connecticut based headshot photographer and family portrait photographer. He edits and publishes Tiffinbox and produces Tiffincast for photographers like you!

Comments

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  2. David Parker says

    Here’s a site for you to consider for your “Photo Resources” section of your site – http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com. Digital Camera HQ tries, and I think succeeds, in helping consumers choose the right digital camera for their needs, and then helps them buy the camera from the best online store.
    I appreciate your consideration of this-
    David Parker

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