[Axelsrd]

all the withdrawn images were being reviewed "to see if any others have been improperly altered

As apposed to the images that are properly altered???

[Bigg Red]

As apposed to the images that are properly altered???

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Good one!

[pollyannaish]

Actually, you can alter them somewhat in the same way you would alter a photograph in the dark roomf or things such as contrast and lightness/darkness.

Plus, iirc, a slight amount of color correction—something you also do in a traditional darkroom. So yes, photojournalists can properly alter a picture.

They can not, however, add or subtract content either digitally or in "real life." That wouldn't be improper it would be WRONG. ; )