Continued...
I started with using a larger size of the brush, gradually moving to smaller sizes to deal with small details and edges.
I usually work on a 50 to 100% enlargement of an image to help see small details – it is amazing how much detail can be missed when working on an image without the enlargement.
Picture 5: Image showing half of the figure removed
Picture 7: Image with the adjustment layer switched off
The screen shot above demonstrates the advantages of saving all changes on a duplicate layer. If I want to see the effect of my alterations, I am able to switch the changes on and off, as well as remove them in one and easy step (delete – ping!) if I don’t like them.
Picture 8: Flattening the image
As always with the images in Photoshop (when using layers), it is important to save the final image with all the layers flattened. The screen shot above demonstrates this step of the process.
Picture 9: Final Image
Lessons learnt from this exercise:
I ‘ve learnt to use the clone stamp tool more effectively and experimented with brushes of various hardness and size. I was also able to practice removing an object and replacing it with the background of various texture and tone. Through this exercise I was able to further develop my workflow (a sequence, a serious of steps) that I use for this kind of adjustments. The more you practice, the more you learn!
Picture 6: Image showing the figure removed
