Photoshop Is Art Too. . .

But not in Hong Kong, however.

Recently in Xinhua, China, controversy has erupted over one measly, award-winning "photograph"; It went to the extent that the state-run news agency issued a public apology for even publishing the doctored photograph.

What was the photograph of, you ask? A "a doctored photograph of Tibetan wildlife frolicking near a high-speed train." Yep, sounds insignificant enough.

But, in fact, the aforementioned "high-speed train" is $4 billion Qinghai-Xizang railway that spans 1,200 miles of rugged terrain to connect the rest of China to the remote Tibetan plateau. The picture of the rare Antelope frolicking near the train tracks was most likely published to ease environmentalist concerns. Now that the picture is a phony, a whole new can of worms is likely to burst open.

Also, may i point out, that the photoshopery was brought to life, by none other than, quote/unqoute "Internet users". See mom, I told you the internet has a purpose!

This of course is my half-assed synopsis on the event, so without further adieu, here is a link to the full story.

The Wall Street Journal