What is visible
Describe the scene without assigning a motive or a date that the image cannot establish.
The city, from a considered angle
Public gatherings change the rhythm of a street. Good coverage listens for the people behind the spectacle.
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A photograph can start an important conversation. The next step is to separate observation from reporting.
Describe the scene without assigning a motive or a date that the image cannot establish.
Identify an original account, a direct record or responsible reporting for specific claims.
Make uncertainty visible to the reader instead of filling it with a confident guess.
Look for information from organizers, local authorities and independent witnesses, then compare it.
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A still image does not capture the conversations, reasons or differing experiences of people nearby. Seek multiple perspectives.
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