[RummyChick]

Something is off about that photo. Is it a photoshop? Here is someone claiming it is

BUT it is a yahoo photo

I have been trying to find the original source for the photo but haven't found it. Can't figure it out from the link.
That triangle shape is not part of his normal ear.

[RummyChick]

It's a Reuters pic from 10/23 Here is another picture

[COUNTrecount]

Maybe it was an ear prosthesis with a communication device in it.

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Maybe he’s had an ear reduction...