Yes the color was adjusted to better contrast with the backgrounds (and the background on the second image was created), but that isn't what people mean by saying photoshopped was it?. Anatomically that is the image of Jay exactly as it was shot.
But I guess since you know so much more about how this cover was put together than I do, there is no point in arguing.
It took exactly one post for someone here to start berating me...good times.
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Color, contrast, levels etc all adjusted to give him a more dramatic look bringing out lines and cuts that aren't really there. There's also some cleanup around the waist which has been modified a bit. So yea, I'd say it's pretty much summed up you're full of shit. Every single photo on every magazine cover has been altered in some way, it's the norm these days giving people the impression of a reality that's created by the editor of the magazine and nothing that relates to real life.
Don't whine about someone berating you here, you knew what it was like before signing up so don't play the sympathy card because no one gives a shit. We call it like we see it and you can't honestly believe you can come here slinging bullshit and not get called on it?
