It was found out that the photograph which was won in the contest was digitally processed and it was disqualified

ByAaron Escobar

It was found that the photograph which received the award in the contest by the White House Press Association of Photography Association (WHNPA) was actually digital processed, and received a measure for cancellation of the award.

WHNPA Disqualifies Altered Tracy Woodward Contest Photo, Award Rescinded | NPPA
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The picture of the problem was taken by Mr. Tracy Woodward, a Washington Post photographer. The title "State Champion" captures the moment when wrestling champion is decided.

It was this picture that I won the prize. It is a picture of the joy of the champion.


However, the original was thus a referee behind the champion.


MaryAnne Golon, who is in charge of photo management at the Washington PostNews Photographer MagazineIn response to the interview, I acknowledged that I registered photographs modified by cameramen in WHNPA's contest, commented that I have withdrawn the posted photographs, as we are prohibiting photo processing as an ethics regulation within the company's Washington Post. Although the award-winning one in the contest was processed, it was not processed at the time of publication in the Washington Post.

Deadspin news site posted how to process and how to compare before-after with a slider.

Washington Post Photographer's Award - Winning Wrestling Photo Disqualified For Being Terribly Photoshopped