Apparently people believe these photos are "faked"

I must say that James was rather shocked to see his recent photographs included in an article from the Guardian's media supplement website here :

The Best Faked James Purnell Photos : Purnell's place in history

Though he was of course flattered by the attention his journeys have received, I must remind you all that these images are not faked. This is exactly the type of thing James was referring to in his various comments about truth in the media.

Regardless, I'm including some other photographs from his adventures (and a really nice painted portrait of James and a friend) - though I suppose some people will think these are fake too!

"Other photos still true" says Purnell

After recent accusations regarding photo manipulation, James Purnell has pointed out that this was not his own doing and was also "an isolated incident which should not bring any other photos into question".

It was recently speculated that the photographs of James and the Loch Ness Monster and of James as part of the Apollo 11 crew may have in fact been modified in some form of photo shop. As can be seen clearly in the photographs above, this is not the case.

Illustrations, clockwise from top left : Recent controversial photograph; James and the Loch Ness Monster; James, clearly visible in the reflection of Buzz Aldrin's Helmet (click on the image to enlarge).