Footsteps to the bridge

Please give me your C&C on this image. Thanks!

Very nice winter landscape photo. well done with the composition, lighting etc. only to be picky , I would clone out the sign along the left side of the photo to make it post card perfect. well done. I also enjoyed your portfolio. I also enjoy taking landscape, and outdoor photos. Take care.

Ahhhh, new stuff! This is Currier & Ives quality with excellent composition. Not only do the footsteps lead into the frame, but the low wall also. That splash of bright color is fabulous; something that might have caught my eye :-). The sign - yeah, I think it would be best without it, but only if being real picky... Great shot... Mike

 

 

Again, I didn't know how to remove the sign (see my post on my other image). Also, there are some electric wires running horizontally through the trees. I'd love to remove those as well. Any ideas on the best way to remove the sign at least? Thanks so much for your help!

Christal... Here's a quick and dirty fix with just the clone tool; it would be easier and cleaner with the full size image... Mike

 

 

Grrrrr.....I know this is easy for you, which points out all the more how utterly inept I am at this computer stuff. I tried using the clone tool, and I even looked at 2 books that explained how to use it. And still I can't figure it out. I'll take it to photo club and see if someone there can show me how it works on their laptop. Please tell me there's hope for me. :-) Your version looks great.....can't see any imperfections or anything. Thanks so much, my friend! And thanks for being one of my most loyal supporters and advisors!

:-))... Learn as I do; every time I get something wrong, I don't do that again. Sooner or later it will make sense. In this case I copied the snow and creek from just adjacent to the sign; but the trees I just used some bark from the foreground tree and kept them aligned with the trunks beyond the sign. The borrowed bark was slightly lighter in tone so I burned the highlights on it to blend it in. I'm sure there are better ways to do it, but with Elements and my self training I just do it the simplistic way.

 

Oh yes, the power lines were easy, just copy the branches adjacent and keep the main branches aligned... Mike

 

 

I went to photo club tonight, and a guy there was really sweet (and patient). He helped me.....actually HE did it, but I watched, and I think I understand. And I also learned an amazing short-cut to making the brush size smaller and larger. So I'll try to take what I learned from him and give it a go myself as soon as I have the time. My photo club is a wonderful group of people with all skill levels, but all are very willing to share their knowledge. Thanks again for the additional info!

Well, I just had to try it to see if I could do it, so I'm staying up WAY too late. But I did it! Your effort was much better, especially in the trees to the left, but hey.....it's my first time, and I can go to bed now knowing I learned a new skill. That's exciting for me. And it wouldn't have happened without your help. Thanks a million! I'll exchange it for the original above, so look for it soon.

More trouble. When I hit browse to find the cloned image to upload, I couldn't find the image. In its place there was a picture (icon) that looked like a camera and said PSD on it. I assume that it's in the wrong format, but I don't know how to change it. I looked up file types, and there were no options to change it back to JPG. I'm not explaining it very well.....sorry........but at any rate I can't load it on after all. You'll just have to believe me, I guess! :-)

Christal... PSD is a Photoshop document and it sounds like the guy who helped you created an additional layer(s) that has not been merged. Open the file in PS Elements and look on the command bar on top for "Layer". In there is a choice to "Flatten Image". Do that and you should be able to save it as a JPG again. Of course, if you want to preserve the original, use "Save As"... Mike

 

Edit: I answered in haste and you do not have to flatten the image to save as JPG; in case you want to preserve the added layer for future edits. Just use Save As and under the file name select the file type... Mike

 

I actually didn't use the file my friend did for me. I started from scratch and did it myself. I wonder how it got saved as a PSD file....hmmm......I'm liable to do anything on this computer. :-) But I tried what you told me, and saved it as a JPG. This has happened to me before, so now I know how to fix it. Thanks yet again!!!! Now I'll try to download the one I did.

Christal... Much better... You're most welcome for the help. I'm not nearly as proficient as many here with editing, but rather endeavor to be efficient with it :-). However, you're at the right place (PN) to observe and soak up hints and tidbits here and there in comments and replies to get you to the point of trial and error on your own. The more you practice the easier it gets. Have a good Sunday... Mike

 

 

I like this shot....love covered bridges....think you did a pretty good job on it...as for the clone tool...once you get used to using your brushes..and experiement with the opacity a bit, you'll soon get the hang of it.....so don't despair...it just takes practice....sincerely, Gail

Christal,

 

This is a beautiful, I love covered bridges. The red on this one really pops in the snow. You have captured a wonderful winter scene. Take care, Patsy

Christal, beautiful landscape. I like the covered bridge. I would have liked more to see some signs of life or activity.

Gorgeous !

 

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Violinist: I bow my head My Lady !

Excellent winter atmosphere captured here Christal. …….Nicely balanced composition with well written f/g and depth. ……..The accurate exposure accentuates the natural colours, especially the difficult white tones of the snow…..It is a beautiful serene place…..

Why take the sign out?  This is a covered bridge; a historical site, and probably on the federal and state registers.  It isn't intrusive, and it isn't obnoxious.  Leave the bloody sign; this is a great photograph, with soft wonderful light, and is superbly composed and processed. 

 

If you're gonna remove the sign, then one should probably remove all of the electrical wires running across the top of the frame too.  But why?  Me, however, I think that this is simply what it is; an idyllic winter scene, and kudos to you for seeing it!  Cheers!  Chris

 

And my best to Norm!

Excellent shot,great colors and composition.

Christal, I like the composition with the mood of winter well expressed. The warm red ,and cold blue snow, added to the naked brown forest behind, are working very well together. Good light and shadows, well observed as well the signs on the snow.Very nice.

Winter mood so well shown Christal! Thank you for you recent visit and welcome again my old friend! Cheers!

PDE

Christal,

  Wow...this is beautiful.  I told my husband the time to shoot these bridges would be in the snow.  You proved me right.  I really enjoyed visiting that area, just wish the sky hadn't been so blown out.  Take care, Patsy