Queen Victoria - edited

Lenita · #1 (**permalink**) 07-03-2008, 11:48 AM

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Red blob in the foreground removed! My first real attempt at cloning .....

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**Photo Phil** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-03-2008, 12:14 PM

Hi Lenita,
for a first real attempt at cloning, it worked out well. It has made an improvement on the image by removing that distracting red blob. For me though, it is also that ladder type object at the "pointy end" of the ship. I know it is part of the vessel but due to it being white and highlighted with reflective lights it is also a distraction. With your permission I would be happy to remove it, just to compare the differences.

Ogofmole · #3 (**permalink**) 07-03-2008, 03:20 PM

I think this is now perfect, I can see what Phil means but the same could be said about the bright lights in the top left hand corner, I think that if all of this was taken out then you would not really see that it is a ship at night.

Tedz · #4 (**permalink**) 07-03-2008, 04:18 PM

Allow Me to congratulate You Lenita on a top first effort!
A serious *salute*

fayswon · #5 (**permalink**) 07-03-2008, 09:51 PM

I remember my first successful attempt at cloning...it was exhilerating

whatt · #6 (**permalink**) 08-03-2008, 01:03 AM

Very good Lenita now that you have learned that .. try it on all kinds of photos .. it really is a big help being able to do cloning. ..
Cheers
Else

Bootiewootsy · #7 (**permalink**) 08-03-2008, 02:47 AM

Very nicely done.. Still remains a great photo.

Lenita · #8 (**permalink**) 09-03-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Photo Phil

Hi Lenita,
for a first real attempt at cloning, it worked out well. It has made an improvement on the image by removing that distracting red blob. For me though, it is also that ladder type object at the "pointy end" of the ship. I know it is part of the vessel but due to it being white and highlighted with reflective lights it is also a distraction. With your permission I would be happy to remove it, just to compare the differences.

Hi Phil,

I would love you to remove the 'distraction' for me - your input is so helpful to me - thankyou! I am sorry it has taken me a while to get back to you - I have had a rather busy few days.

Looking forward to seeing the end result!

Lenita

Lenita · #9 (**permalink**) 09-03-2008, 10:56 AM

Barry,
The bright lights frustrated me .... it was so hard to get the exposure right! This was the best of many attempts! I wish there was a way to 'tone them down' just a tad!
Lenita

Lenita · #10 (**permalink**) 09-03-2008, 11:00 AM

TedZ - Thankyou - your encouragement is really appreciated.
Fay - I agree!
Else - I finally feel that I'm finding my feet with all this 'digital darkroom' stuff!
Carol - Thankyou ... now I need some more time to keep practising .......