Getting the Perfect Shot
This photo looks normal at first, right? The British soldier is seen calming down Iraqi citizens so that they don't get hurt in any possible crossfire. What made this image so popular was the Iraqi father with his child looking at the commanding soldier. This dynamic created a narrative that most countries who are in war-torn areas want: the people that they are protecting look up to them. In a bizarre twist, this photo is completely shopped to create that narrative.
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