Arab Israeli Sheikh Mohammed Kiwan
recites a prayer prior to an Iftar meal that breaks the daily Ramadan
fast, hosted by Israeli President Shimon Peres (not pictured) at the President's
residence in Jerusalem, on August 17, 2010.
Photo Op: short for photo opportunity, originally referred to an opportunity to take a memorable and effective photograph of a politician, a celebrity, or a notable event.
The term has acquired a negative connotation, referring to a carefully planned pseudo-event, or a non-event that often masquerades as news.
This blog is called "Photo Op" and I hope this is where the resemblance to the above definition ends.