Oliver Cromwell Steam Train

Martin, I'm very patient as long as things happen immediately...which is one reason that I like digital photography so much!

Ok...,here it is,as requested.




This is what i have done using PS Elements 6.0
1# Open image
2# Duplicate layer.
3# Use polygonal selection tool and draw a circle around the outer ring of the front. Be very secure.
4# feather selection by 2 px.
5# Press CTRL-J to duplicate selection as new layer.
6# select move tool.
7# Go to Image---->rotate-----> flip selection horizontal.
8# now you see that all the branches in front of the train are disappeared.
9# use eraser to remove all the mirrored bits so the original number and other bits and pieces are showing again.
That was the hard part. The rest of the branches is fairly easy.
Please notice I have forgotten to clone out the branch crossing the smoke. Sorry for that, but that's really straight forward.

Of course....having the original file, would have made things a bit more convincing to the eye.


Hope it helps.

martin.

OMG, that is genius. My cap has been 'doffed' to you Martin. Nice one.

Martin thats amazing, I've written it all down so I can practice it on the orignal. As John said practice make perfect, thanks for the help and advice off everyone it great. I have learnt so much today.

Thanks,
Please do show your own adjusted one, if you feel comfortable about it.

martin.

I will do, I'm going to have a go as soon as I get home in a hour.