NEW! Drop-dead visual proof that the rifle and scope in the “Backyard photos”...

[John Mytton]

And in case anyone is wondering about Oswald's squared off chin in the backyard photo, it's the result of an overhead light source.





JohnM

[Peter Kleinschmidt]

And in case anyone is wondering about Oswald's squared off chin in the backyard photo, it's the result of an overhead light source.





JohnM

No, I think it's global warming.

"Overhead light source" That is a crazy explanation and has been used to cover every anomaly. Try again

[Bill Chapman]

No, I think it's global warming.

"Overhead light source" That is a crazy explanation and has been used to cover every anomaly. Try again

Tell us what's 'crazy' about it, Rembrandt.

[John Mytton]

The overhead light source creates dark shadowed eyes, a triangular shadow under the nose and a squared off chin. Case Closed!



JohnM

[Steve Howsley]

The overhead light source creates dark shadowed eyes, a triangular shadow under the nose and a squared off chin. Case Closed!

JohnM

Yep even someone who only takes holiday snaps knows the problem of photographing faces when the unclouded sun is high in the sky. If you want a more flattering look move you subject to a softer light or use some reflective or artificial light. In '63 when we had to wait hours or even days to collect our pictures from the processing lab it wasn't always possible for a shutter bug to judge what the resulting photo might look like. Anyway Oswald got images that met his needs.

[Bill Chapman]

The overhead light source creates dark shadowed eyes, a triangular shadow under the nose and a squared off chin. Case Closed!



JohnM

Rembrandt van Rijn (artist) and Bill Chapman (artist) concur.
And that's the first and last time you'll see the two of us mentioned in the same sentence.

[John Mytton]

Mr Mytton,

If you insist on posting doctored comparison photos, at least have the common decency to include a disclaimer explaining what you did and why you did it, then simply declaring victory and calling it a day. Nice try but no cigar Mr. Mytton. Very dishonest of you to attempt this.

How dare you accuse me of being dishonest?, the evidence is out there and I'm guessing you've seen the following clip a bazillion times but never understood the significance of the images that you were looking at.

And as Steve points out above, most photographers know that the sun can be your friend but can also be your enemy.

Hollywood has used harsh overhead lighting for years to emphasize that strong masculine look, it's not a secret.
Notice the shadowed eyes, the triangular shadow under the nose and the squared off chins.



CASE CLOSED!

JohnM