PS edit:opinions please

[Joerocket]

I'm just learning the healing brush tool and I'd like some opinions and critique. I really like this picture but the railing shadows always drive me nuts because it takes away from the detail and the natural feel, so today I took a stab at removing them...

before:

after:

Thanks...OTE,

-Joe

 

[duncanp]

you've done a good job removing the lines, i cant see any repeating patterns and it all fits but you seem to have made he whole picture darker, which IMO you dont need

 

[Rob]

The edge of the second step has a bit of fuzziness which gives the game away if you know what you're looking for. However, I don't think anyone would spot it if you printed it and framed it, so overall great job!

Rob

 

[Riano]

Thats Excellent!! well done!! i like both the pictures though!

 

[Joerocket]

you seem to have made the whole picture darker

hmm, must just be from uploading it again from photbucket or something, because I didn't do anything that would change the brightness. It doesn't look darker on my monitor though. Thanks foe the help everyone!

-Joe

 

[jocose]

Joe I think you did a great job, and I really like the one without the lines.

 

[Dave_D]

Well done!

 

[Onyx]

one of the problems with healing is smudging. because of hte contrast of the shadow and the steps youll get a smudgy blurry look. when that happens its time to use the cloning brush with a soft edge.