Removing Power Lines - DPChallenge Forums

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

12/04/2006 05:16:05 PM · #1

I am not at all good with Photoshop and I am planning to post pics here and eventually maybe join challenges.

Anyway, I have a pic wherein I want to remove the power lines that are crossing the buildings.

If somebody can teach me how to do it (and if it's possible), I really appreciate it. I tried the healing touch but it only worked for those that aren't running through the bldgs.

Thank you in advance. :)

zaflabout

Nikon D300

12/04/2006 05:17:34 PM · #2

try using the clone tool, it works miracles for me!

wavelength

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

12/04/2006 05:20:19 PM · #3

Originally posted by joycedonado:

I am not at all good with Photoshop and I am planning to post pics here and eventually maybe join challenges.

Remember, you're not allowed to remove objects other than sensor dust under Basic Editing rules (non-member challenges)

12/04/2006 05:21:25 PM · #4

Originally posted by wavelength:

Originally posted by joycedonado:
I am not at all good with Photoshop and I am planning to post pics here and eventually maybe join challenges.

Remember, you're not allowed to remove objects other than sensor dust under Basic Editing rules (non-member challenges)

I am planning to be a member soon. :)
I am just practicing for now. :D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

12/04/2006 05:22:34 PM · #5

Originally posted by zaflabout:

try using the clone tool, it works miracles for me!

Thank you, I will try this and play around more. :)

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

12/04/2006 05:23:31 PM · #6

I find the easiest way is either a step ladder and a really insulated pair of pliers, or finding a different angle/ perspective on the building that doesn't include the powerlines.

You can take it out with the clone tool/ healing brush in photoshop too, but mostly it is easier to avoid it in the first place, notice them before taking the shot and do something about it then.

I don't recommend the step ladder/ pliers route though.

keone

Canon EOS-5D

12/04/2006 05:24:27 PM · #7

Yeah. Clone tool and the healing brush to blend works ok for me. It takes some time though.

The below pic that I entered recently had a telephone pole, a road sign, and some power lines that I cloned out.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm f/4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

12/04/2006 05:26:39 PM · #8

I actually use the healing brush tool myself. If you set up the sampling point just right it works great. The key is to set the axis on which you're sampling and cloning to in order to replicate continuous details. I've used it on clapboard buildings without a problem, once I nailed the sampling point. You need a real small brush for sure, just barely big enough to cover the wire. If there's more than one wire, do it in more than one pass.

R.

mist

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

12/04/2006 05:28:02 PM · #9

I second the healing brush. Even the spot healing brush will blend fairly well if you just cover the entire area that you want to cloan out.

12/04/2006 05:29:57 PM · #10

Originally posted by Gordon:

That is so funny! :D
I will try to avoid it next time but just to give you an idea what I am trying to edit, I am pasting the link here:
Link to Pic

:D

Message edited by author 2006-12-04 17:58:18.

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

12/04/2006 05:43:08 PM · #11

Originally posted by joycedonado:

That is so funny! :D
I will try to avoid it next time but just to give you an idea what I am trying to edit, I am pasting the link here: :D

//picasaweb.google.com/joyceeeeeeeeeee/TestShots/photo#5004801375492184114

It does look like you could have walked maybe 10 yards forward and been underneath the powerlines and gotten pretty much the same composition.

It takes a wee bit of practice to really look around the frame, see these sorts of distractions and try to take corrective action, rather than focusing your attention on the 'subject', but it can save a lot of time later.

I realise that doesn't help much with this shot you currently have. Careful work with the clone and healing brushes will get you there, but it takes more time than getting it right in the first place, next time.

Message edited by author 2006-12-04 17:44:27.

Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra

12/04/2006 05:51:17 PM · #12

I am a newbie and I appreciate all the guidance I can get from the masters. :)

Thank you so much for all the help. :)

Bear_Music

Sony 24-70mm f/4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

12/04/2006 05:59:15 PM · #13

Originally posted by Gordon:

It does look like you could have walked maybe 10 yards forward and been underneath the powerlines and gotten pretty much the same composition.

Not in this case, Gordon; that shot is WAY telephoto, would have been some kind of a hike to get that far under I bet. And then of course the relationship of the buildings would be quite a bit different.

Actually, in this shot I don't mind the power lines at all. I wouldn't bother removing 'em. If removing them still seems desirable, all I can say is that's one HECK of a cloning job to be done; it would certainly be serious practice :-)

R.

edit to add linky: here's the shot

Message edited by author 2006-12-04 18:00:20.

Canon EOS-20D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

12/04/2006 06:04:28 PM · #14

Originally posted by joycedonado:

I will try to avoid it next time but just to give you an idea what I am trying to edit, I am pasting the link here:
Link to Pic

A vaguely familiar vantage point. :)

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