However, one of the curious things about the photos we do have - and frankly, we don't have much - is that we seem to see some considerable variation in the level of the pregnancy from day to day. Now, with the addition of the Elan footage, we have some new images that we can compare with some images we already have.
First we have this image, which has been published widely. This was one of the first images used to "prove" that Sarah Palin had been actually been pregnant. (You can see a larger version of the same photo by clicking on it in every case.)
It has been suggested widely that this image has been "Photoshoped" early in the controversy to make her appear MORE pregnant. I have an on the record statement from Andrea Gusty, the reporter in the shot who says it has NOT been altered in any way - this is how Sarah Palin appeared on that day. Yes, she clearly looks quite pregnant... there's no dispute. This photo was taken either April 11th or April 13th. I have not yet been able to determine this.
Now, here's a couple screen shots from the Elan material. The ones in the black suit jacket were taken April 8th, the ones in the black shirt and bright blue jacket were taken sometime between April 6th and April 10th.
I know it's frustrating that the screen shots are a bit blurry, but this is the best I can do with my limited skills and software. If someone else can do better, please by all means try!
Then this still taken the same day as the one right above:
Then we have this shot that we know was taken April 10th.
Call me crazy, but does this look like the same pregnancy only days apart?
