Its incompetence is mind-boggling.If the goal was to reassure the public about Middleton’s whereabouts, this photo backfired very impressive.
At first glance the image is disturbing. Everyone was smiling so big it looked like they were in a Snapchat filter. Middleton is seated in the image — understandable, since she underwent some kind of undisclosed abdominal surgery in January — but the perspective appears to be wrong. Are her arms really that long?The more you stare at the image, the more you feel like you’re reading emphasize In the dentist’s waiting room. Can you find all the problems in the picture?
The photo comes months after Middleton disappeared from public view. The royal family has been tight-lipped about her health and the reasons for her absence, which has sparked conspiracy theories. Throwing out a sharply edited photo of her on Mother’s Day in the UK isn’t going to help.
For the British monarchy, image is everything, as free, a memoir by Prince Harry. In the book, Middleton’s brother-in-law writes about how he was sacrificed by the British tabloids to distract from stories that might embarrass his father (King Charles) or his brother (Prince William, the heir apparent) force. The art of image management is crucial to the royal family and has been since Queen Elizabeth’s coronation was broadcast live. An important part of a royal’s job is appearing in photos.
Middleton’s photo raises some questions. This might just be an example of bad Photoshop used to stitch together multiple photos in order to use the best expression on each person’s face. (Kids are notorious for being difficult to photograph.) But this job is so clumsy, Especially around the hands, one wonders if it’s to get us all talking about Middleton’s long-term absence.
