Photo manipulation has been happening for a long time. Probably ever since photography became a thing, really. You may not even know this, but it’s also been used to change history. In today’s world, it’s very easy to slap a few things together or remove someone from a photo using AI, but back in the day, this process was incredibly time-consuming.
Some examples on this list are pretty old, and some are more recent. But they all show how this trend has been going on for decades and decades and how it’s become more and more popular over time.
1. Churchill’s Signature Cigar
Winston Churchill is known for his iconic photos that often feature him holding a cigar. However, one particular photo that was on display at The Britain At War Experience museum in London was digitally altered to show Churchil’s hardsome face in its full glory. The reason for such a minor alteration remains a mystery, but maybe it was done to prevent the future generations from taking up smoking as their hobby.
2. Fake Tsunami
This particular image was widely circulated on social media and other online platforms as a representation of the 2004 Tsunami that hit some countries in Asia. However, it was later disclosed that the image was taken in Chile, and the massive waves were added in Photoshop. It was a classic case of image manipulation, where the original photograph was doctored to create a sense of impending doom, and the whole world believed it.
3. The World Trade Centre Witness
n one of the most infamous Photoshop jobs of the 21st century, we see an “accidental witness” of the horrifying events that unfolded on 11 September 2001. It depicts a man standing on one of the towers moments before the planes hit it. Of course, this was all just a stupid joke Photoshopped by Péter Guzli to impress his friends.
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