Why did they not use photoshop for a "photo op" over NYC?

[itshappening]

I thought sudden spike in guest visitors was due to rumors about upcoming Hannity pics in nude stress positions or being waterboarded in enhanced interro from that thread in this section but it is due to this thread actually?

300+ guests? maybe we've been linked by something..

 

[LATruth]

No one is saying photoshop isn't doable, it most certainly is. But in the time it would take to make one masterpiece they could snap 5000 photos and have maybe 3000 masterpieces. Is it a grievous misuse of resources? Sure. But hey, that's how we do things here in America. Just because we have to tighten our belts does not mean Washington will tighten theirs.

 

[GunnyFreedom]

my personal impression?

Someone in the middle of the food chain wanted to get some 'really cool looking' personal pictures; asked the fighter jock to pack a digital camera in his flightsuit and take some pictures of the jet over New York. Said person then asks the pilot if he could just fly low around the city a couple times so he can take a look; and then the 747 pilot thought "hell yeah, I'm under orders and this idiot wants to get a "look" at New York? 'I sure can, sir.' I get to show off how good I am, without getting fired!" The escort probably chuckled as he followed them in, thinking, "Someones getting fired for this!" click snap click snap

So madness ensues; and then when someone of note learns what happens and why; it was called a "photo op," and now they are trying to understand how to respond internally.

My guess anywhoo

 

[ShowMeLiberty]

my personal impression?

Someone in the middle of the food chain wanted to get some 'really cool looking' personal pictures; asked the fighter jock to pack a digital camera in his flightsuit and take some pictures of the jet over New York. Said person then asks the pilot if he could just fly low around the city a couple times so he can take a look; and then the 747 pilot thought "hell yeah, I'm under orders and this idiot wants to get a "look" at New York? 'I sure can, sir.' I get to show off how good I am, without getting fired!" The escort probably chuckled as he followed them in, thinking, "Someones getting fired for this!" click snap click snap

So madness ensues; and then when someone of note learns what happens and why; it was called a "photo op," and now they are trying to understand how to respond internally.

My guess anywhoo

This is pretty much what I've been thinking. It was indeed a photo-op, but not to get photos of the plane. It was a photo-op for whoever was inside the plane to get personal close-up pics of the Statue of Liberty and New York from the air.

So who was in the plane? Friends/relatives of Obama? Biden? Emmanuel?

This whole incident is the most EPIC fail ever.

 

[revolutionary8]

No one is saying photoshop isn't doable, it most certainly is. But in the time it would take to make one masterpiece they could snap 5000 photos and have maybe 3000 masterpieces. Is it a grievous misuse of resources? Sure. But hey, that's how we do things here in America. Just because we have to tighten our belts does not mean Washington will tighten theirs.

What in the world is this? I am no photo shop expert, but I DO know how much plane fuel and pilots/ vs. Techies and printer ink cost.

"LA Truth" (yeah right) do the math.
(how long were they in the air, how long did it take to set up the shoot, etc?)
By my account, and taking in to consideration- the state of the nation- it seems that they should have hired Josh Lowry.
(unless of course they wanted a shot of a bunch of already traumatized New Yorkers fleeing and screaming bloody murder like their lives depended upon it, and FOR GOOD REASON)
Let me guess, next thing you know, you will belt out the ol', "Obama was out of the loop"
What's new?

 

[GunnyFreedom]

This is pretty much what I've been thinking. It was indeed a photo-op, but not to get photos of the plane. It was a photo-op for whoever was inside the plane to get personal close-up pics of the Statue of Liberty and New York from the air.

So who was in the plane? Friends/relatives of Obama? Biden? Emmanuel?

This whole incident is the most EPIC fail ever.

Yeah, photos of New York is even more plausible; especially thinking of family and celebratory flights for the first 100 days, etc.

 

[ShowMeLiberty]

Yeah, photos of New York is even more plausible; especially thinking of family and celebratory flights for the first 100 days, etc.

Exactly! Being right at the first 100 days mark makes this scenario at least plausible, if not probable.

 

[BeFranklin]

Take this picture:

Edit it into this picture:

And you get this picture:

Did the government do this to distract everyone? What from? Swine flu, torture, something else?

This "photo op" could have easily been done with a lot less panic and fear.

I think there was a reason behind it.

It has a sense of a kind of threat, actually, and yes the excuse doesn't make sense.


It be nice to see this on some ridiculious photo, like diving down on Independence Hall like its about to fire machine guns, with appropiate words.
maybe "Only a live Photo Op can capture Air Force One" snicker.

 

[BeFranklin]

Here's my theory. Obama went insane (maybe the swine flu was an assination attempt) and started to dive onto New York, ala 911. Please note I'm only letting my imagination soar.

 

[revolutionary8]

Here's my theory. Obama went insane (maybe the swine flu was an assination attempt) and started to dive onto New York, ala 911. Please note I'm only letting my imagination soar.

"I am letting my imagination soar".

ya think?

 

[nayjevin]

An official government story might not be true? NAWWWWWW

Name an official government story that is true.

Reminds me of Wag the Dog.

 

[acptulsa]

Here's my theory. Obama went insane (maybe the swine flu was an assination attempt) and started to dive onto New York, ala 911. Please note I'm only letting my imagination soar.

I think your imagination went into a tailspin. It just crashed and burned.

 

[Ninja Homer]

http://www.nydailynews.com/tech_gui..._air_force_one_photos__and_you_delivered.html

"We asked readers to dream up doctored landscapes for the President's Air Force One – and wow, did they ever deliver!

On Monday, the Presidential jet and an F-16 fighter plane buzzed over lower Manhattan for a photo-op of the First Plane with New York City landmarks.

The stunt sparked fears of terror attacks and cost hundred of thousands of dollars.

We suggested the White House staffers could've gotten better results – for a lot less money – from the comforts of their own D.C. offices using a program like Photoshop.

And YOU proved us right. "

more

 

[Ninja Homer]

my personal impression?

Someone in the middle of the food chain wanted to get some 'really cool looking' personal pictures; asked the fighter jock to pack a digital camera in his flightsuit and take some pictures of the jet over New York. Said person then asks the pilot if he could just fly low around the city a couple times so he can take a look; and then the 747 pilot thought "hell yeah, I'm under orders and this idiot wants to get a "look" at New York? 'I sure can, sir.' I get to show off how good I am, without getting fired!" The escort probably chuckled as he followed them in, thinking, "Someones getting fired for this!" click snap click snap

So madness ensues; and then when someone of note learns what happens and why; it was called a "photo op," and now they are trying to understand how to respond internally.

My guess anywhoo

Good guess, but that's not quite it:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/apr/29/obama-air-force-one-new-york

"It now transpires that the Federal Aviation Administration, in charge of the project, did inform key agencies ahead of the flyover, in full awareness of the possibility that low-flying planes could provoke unease among New Yorkers in the wake of 9/11. The New York police, the FBI and the Secret Service that protects the president were all told, but were ordered to keep the event secret even to the extent of federal sanctions being imposed if the news leaked.

The mayor's office was also informed, though in that case there were blushes for other reasons. The manager who was informed by the aviation administration forgot to pass it up the line to Mayor Bloomberg, and was reprimanded."

 

[acptulsa]

"It now transpires that the Federal Aviation Administration, in charge of the project, did inform key agencies ahead of the flyover, in full awareness of the possibility that low-flying planes could provoke unease among New Yorkers in the wake of 9/11. The New York police, the FBI and the Secret Service that protects the president were all told, but were ordered to keep the event secret even to the extent of federal sanctions being imposed if the news leaked."

Huh? So, they were warned to be prepared for the 'unease' but were prevented from forestalling it? Why?

 

[GunnyFreedom]

Huh? So, they were warned to be prepared for the 'unease' but were prevented from forestalling it? Why?

Yeah, that makes less than no sense; unless they were making some kind of distraction. what else happened that day we ordinarily would have noticed?

 

[JoshLowry]

Yeah, that makes less than no sense; unless they were making some kind of distraction. what else happened that day we ordinarily would have noticed?

One of the most important magician secrets is all about the art of distraction and misdirection.

Anybody check to see if the gold is still in Fort Knox.

 

[Ninja Homer]

Huh? So, they were warned to be prepared for the 'unease' but were prevented from forestalling it? Why?

Exactly. They wanted the people to panic and run out into the street, but not the authorities. Was it to test people's responses? Was it to test if anybody would leak the info? Was it just a distraction... if so, what did it distract from? Did it help anybody make some big money on Wall Street, or could it have?

 

[acptulsa]

The most rational explanation I can come up with is insanity. Somebody went nuts. Not very reassuring...

 

[LATruth]

What in the world is this? I am no photo shop expert, but I DO know how much plane fuel and pilots/ vs. Techies and printer ink cost.

"LA Truth" (yeah right) do the math.
(how long were they in the air, how long did it take to set up the shoot, etc?)
By my account, and taking in to consideration- the state of the nation- it seems that they should have hired Josh Lowry.
(unless of course they wanted a shot of a bunch of already traumatized New Yorkers fleeing and screaming bloody murder like their lives depended upon it, and FOR GOOD REASON)
Let me guess, next thing you know, you will belt out the ol', "Obama was out of the loop"
What's new?

What and the world are you rambling about? I never defended, or claimed and cost on any matter. I also said it was a grievous misuse of resources. What do your questions have to do with ANYTHING I posted?

1. I think it was a misuse of resources for an ill-conceived photo-op. (not a conspiracy)
2. Never once debated the cost factor of photoshop vs the incident, so your opening statement is nothing more than an ad hominem attack. Appreciate that a lot.
3. Your closing statement, another baseless ad hominem. Do you read prior to posting shit like this?