Tutorial: How to repair a chopped subject

[lynnma]

http://Lynn.smugmug.com/photos/37723221-L.jpg

Working with the original drag onto a new canvas and start cloning in the background.

http://Lynn.smugmug.com/photos/37723223-L.jpg

Using the liquifying tool "push" the nose out a little.. I also used the "bloat" tool, just one little tap to give it a little oomph and roundness.

http://Lynn.smugmug.com/photos/37723224-L.jpg

I use the "patch" tool to blend the edges of the cloning, I also cloned the white background around the nose, used the "sponge" tool to soak up some of the white and then "burned" it just a tad as it was very white.

http://Lynn.smugmug.com/photos/37723226-L.jpg

I used the "blur" tool to soften the edge of the green making it look more natural and less noticable and cropped it.

http://Lynn.smugmug.com/photos/37723228-L.jpg

End result.

http://Lynn.smugmug.com/photos/37723217-L.jpg

Rutt, the originals are here (http://lynn.smugmug.com/gallery/841080/1/37723217) ... hope it's ok..:D

[ginger_55]

That is great info, Lynn. Now I can save many more photos, lol. Of course, for those one really wants, like family, dogs, etc. This is great info. I have had this problem.


ginger

[rutt]

Wow, thanks Lynn. Vickie is camera shy and always in motion and it's really hard to get a good shot of her. Saving this one mattered to me. Thanks.

[Andy]

wd, lynnie. i changed the title to make it searchy-friendly

[pathfinder]

If I had not seen the original, Lynn, I'd have never guessed!!