That they down played the photo and the photo opportunity big time (at least I think so). It’s nice with the Captiol in the background, but your photo is so much better. Your photo shows the many more flag holding Ameicans on the statue and in front of the statue. Your photo evokes more emotion.
Your photo evokes more emotion.
I agree with regard to the emotion aspect. But the photos are taken from opposite sides thus the aspects will be much different.
Personally I think their intent was to portray protestor disrespect for the statute upon which they are standing. JMO.