Famous sites are cropped and reworked to fit magazine covers. However, the public is unaware of all this manipulation and sees only what the photographer wants them to see. In this regard, the press has a lot of power over what the public believes. People tend to distrust photos on the Web becuase they believe that the computer has the power to manipulate such images. While this is true, they don't take into account how photographers manipulate all images.
Photographers arrange photographs to show a certain meaning.
They have complete control over what the public views. A great example of this is with war. Through the use of photography, photographers are able to create their own well-paced dramas. They show people what they want to show them when they want to. The are able to manipulate the shots and when each photograph is accompanied by text, it takes on an entirely new meaning.