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Post by driven13 on Sept 11, 2016 20:28:10 GMT
Hello all.
I need a bit of help on how to remove all the text as well as the green buttons from the image attached.
The person who made this for me some time back is no longer around but I would really like to repurpose this image without the text and buttons.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as always.
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Post by Sepiana on Sept 11, 2016 20:53:59 GMT
driven13,
I am assuming you want us to show you techniques how to do what you want (instead of just making the corrections for you).
On the first two lines of text:
You could try using the Clone Stamp tool, the Spot Healing Brush, or the Healing Brush. You may find it helpful if you first select the area to be repaired with, for example, the Lasso tool, and then proceed with the repair.
Which version of Elements do you have? Elements also has a new feature which works very well in this situation -- Edit>Fill . . .>Content Aware.
On the third line of text (green rectangles):
1. Make a selection with the Rectangular Marquee tool of an area close to the green square to get a repair sample.
2. Go to Select>Feather and enter 1-3 pixels for the Feather Radius.
3. Press down Ctrl-Alt. Then, click and drag your selection over to the area with the green square.
NOTE:
When you hold down these two keys and drag your selection over to the area to be repaired, Elements creates a copy of your selection. If needed, as you drag your selection, you can make it remain in line by adding the Shift key -- Ctrl-Alt-Shift.
If, after you copy your selection over to the green square, you see harsh edges, try redoing the process using a higher Feather Radius. Or you can do a quick touch-up with the Clone Stamp, Spot Healing, or the Healing Brush tool.
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ken1
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Post by ken1 on Sept 11, 2016 21:00:32 GMT
You can try the Clone stamp tool, using the source from an area adjacent to the text. Of course, do one line of text at a time.
You can try the same for the green buttons which are plastered on top of the curbing.
If that does not work for you, try a "digital patch". To do that, activate the Rectangular marquee tool, and make a selection of the curbing & soil to the right of the buttons. Then, place this "patch" on a new layer (CTRL+J). Now, activate the move tool and drag the "patch" over one button, or nudge into position with the arrow keys. Do the same on a separate layer for the other button.
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Post by Sepiana on Sept 11, 2016 21:19:16 GMT
You can try the Clone stamp tool, using the source from an area adjacent to the text. Of course, do one line of text at a time. You can try the same for the green buttons which are plastered on top of the curbing. If that does not work for you, try a "digital patch". To do that, activate the Rectangular marquee tool, and make a selection of the curbing & soil to the right of the buttons. Then, place this "patch" on a new layer (CTRL+J). Now, activate the move tool and drag the "patch" over one button, or nudge into position with the arrow keys. Do the same on a separate layer for the other button. Ken, great minds think alike. We are on the same wavelength. See my previous post. 
I just want to emphasize the importance of feathering the "digital patch" selection. This step cannot be omitted as it will help the patch blend in with the area being repaired. If this step is skipped, the patch will have harsh edges and will not smoothly blend in. Most of the time a feather of about 1-3 pixels will do. Sometimes you will have to raise the feather radius to about 5 px. It all depends on the nature of the image and of the repair.
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Post by driven13 on Sept 11, 2016 22:22:41 GMT
Thank you both for your guidance. I am trying the techniques you have described on the green buttons first but if you look at the attached image, you will see how there are marked edges to the areas where the two green buttons were. I have used feathering of 2 and then of 5. Sorry not too tech savvy...  Any ideas...?? Thank you.  |
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Post by Sepiana on Sept 11, 2016 22:45:37 GMT
This is one of those (rare) cases when even higher feathering will be needed. Try a Feather Radius of either 10 px or 15 px. Then, if necessary, do a quick touch-up to fine-tune the patch edges with the other tools I mentioned earlier.
BTW, this is not an easy technique. Too many variables to consider -- amount of feathering, selection size, and selection proximity to the area being repaired. |
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Post by cats4jan on Sept 12, 2016 1:14:04 GMT
Since the background is blurry anyway, my preferred method would be the clone tool. However, I have also been successful with this technique: Make a duplicate copy of your photo. On the top layer, use a very soft brush and erase the stuff you want to get rid of. Control T on the bottom layer and move the bottom layer over until the bottom layer fills the spots you erased. Merge the two layers. Crop the photo. Use the clone stamp to smooth rough edges and clone over things that look too repetitious. Sometimes it takes a repeat of those steps to finish the job. (In this case, it took 3 times - I erased only one third at a time) It looks like it could use a little more cloning to hide some of the effects of this method, but...   |
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Post by hmca on Sept 12, 2016 2:13:07 GMT
Janice, what a great idea!!! TFS! I think your results are great!
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Post by cats4jan on Sept 12, 2016 2:43:17 GMT
Thanks. I use this method often. I like my techniques to be easy and quick. If a photo takes too much work for me to use it on my layout, I abandon it.
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ken1
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Post by ken1 on Sept 12, 2016 10:43:10 GMT
Excellent job, Janice! |
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Post by cats4jan on Sept 12, 2016 14:49:59 GMT
Thanks, Ken. It's easy to fix photos like this because there isn't much detail to worry about. You will note the line on the street is no longer straight, but I consider that acceptable for my usage.
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Post by driven13 on Sept 18, 2016 3:24:56 GMT
Thank you all for all your insights. Based on them I was able to get what I wanted out of the picture.
You all were awesome help as always.
All the best.
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Post by Sepiana on Sept 18, 2016 3:31:28 GMT
driven13,
You are most welcome! Glad to hear you got it (as I knew you would). All the best to you too! |
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