A tricky edit
Here's a couple of suggestions:
FIRST METHOD:
1. Create a new layer
2. Change layer blend mode to "Color"
3. Use the brush tool at 50% opacity.
4. Alt-click on the green colour and paint over the branch.
Often this is the quickest way to take the eye away from the distraction
A sample image - although used to an extreme!
SECOND METHOD:
To clone it out properly try:
1) Duplicate the layer (I like to keep the original for comparison)
2) Pick the Stamp tool, 50% opacity and just sample and click over the branches. Go for a reasonable job but not too much. Just aim to reduce the overall impact
3) Now use the Patch tool (or similar) to gradually bring back the real texture.
By mixing the Stamp & Patch/Healing brush you can create a very convincing, artifact free clone
Here's one I prepared earlier
For both image examples, hover over the [ 1 ] and [ 2 ] by the VERSIONS label to see the before and after. Larger 1000 pixel versions are available by clicking on the image. To see the before large-size, click on the [ 2 ] and then click on the image.
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Your a genius Matt
Well Clarky, that shouldn't be news to you.
The first example, though, I do find a bit cheeky. Question is: Would we have noticed when seeing that final result on it's own? Once I realize that the flowers have been dyed I really don't like it anymore. Technically well done, though.
Second one is a great example. But it was a bit easier than Simon's trouble pic as it was easier to deal with the fur on the horse (or is that called coat on a horse?)
I don't doubt a second that Matt could deal with that brilliantly as well.
Terry has done a good job with the branch but left the fur untreated...
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The first example, though, I do find a bit cheeky.
Absolutely
I'm just showing what can be done Often times you just have an annoying little piece of leaf or debris that is out of character. Rather than painstakingly cloning it out you can often find this color-layer technique works perfectly and takes all of 10 seconds
Thanks for the other comments folks... my head won't get through the door now!
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Your a genius Matt
Terry has done a good job with the branch but left the fur untreated...
I only did the branch to show Sitav what could be done with a basic tool, thanks to Matt for showing other ways for people to try, this is what the forum is about.
and this is how I got on...
There's still some signs left but hopefully not too noticeable to those who aren't looking for it? I didn't want to take away all of the branch above the leopard as there would've been more room for error.
Thanks again for all your help and as always feedback is very welcome
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Could anyone suggest a method of editing which might reduce the impact of the branch as I took a great number of shots of the leopard in different positions but almost all have this unwanted, ruining aspect running across her neck.
Thanks in advance for you suggestions
If anyone is interested there are more shots are: Dragoman Africa
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