I am not familiar with flim darkroom procedures myself but take a look at Ansel Adams work. Shot using 1940's (or so) equipment the dynamic range and sharpness are equal if not better than todays equipment and procedures. It seems that throughout the years man has tried to emulate what the eye see's rather than what the camera records. Digital darkroom procedures may enhance the original photo but in my opinion never introduce something such as a foreign object. In portraiture it is common practice to remove wrinkles, blemishes and whiten teeth/eyes to improve the look of the subject.
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