Saturday, November 21, 2009

NEW LOOK AUSTRALIAN

The Australian newspaper in its streamlined , uncluttered layout makes interesting reading . One aspect of the new format is the way photos of regular columnists , apparently digitally enhanced , make them stand out as if in 3D , giving new insights into the writers.

For instance , take the presentation of George Megalogenis, arms crossed and smiling, in the Weekend Australian article of his about the baby boomers , which captures the very essence of the genial guy, including his obsession with graphs, charts.

In the case of veteran reporter Errol Simper , an ex NT News scribe, who writes on media subjects, his picture needs a bit more artwork and studio tan .

The most revealing touched up photo, however, caused this Little Darwin browser to drop his crumpet into the café latte with surprise when it made another individual look like the sad father of that poor pygmy hippo shot by a gun happy Territorian.

In the beaming visage of Ross Fitzgerald you can detect an abstemious man , despite covering Bananaland politics which would drive many to drink. David Penberthy is brilliantly presented as the original Mr Punch- well fed and without a dog , party hat and pointy nose.