News Agency in Hot Water for Censoring ‘Village Idiot’ Photo of French President
Agence France Presse is drawing fire from other journalists for withdrawing what one rival described as a "village idiot photo" of French President Francois Hollande.
Portrait of French President Sparks Criticism and Mockery
Raymond Depardon is one of the greatest living French photographers in the world, so when the new French President François Hollande was elected into office, Depardon was chosen to take his presidential portrait (seen above). The idea was to frame him as a "normal" guy, in stark contrast to his predecessor who had, quote, an "American-style presidency." Unfortunately, regardless of the intent and photographical skill involved, the photo has been both widely criticized and mocked since it was unveiled on June 4th.