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TeddTucker
10-21-2009, 06:04 PM
Hi guys

I'm still finding my way through photoshop. What is the best way to adjust the dark spot in this pictures background? I don't want to Lasso everything because then i would lose his fading whiskers - any ideas?

http://www.rocketinnovations.ca/IMG_1765.jpg
sparkie1263
10-21-2009, 06:13 PM
I would try the Clone Stamp tool. Start near the whiskers and work my way to the right.

Frank


PS if you like I can give it a try.
TheWengler
10-21-2009, 06:13 PM
Like this?

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Dodge tool and gradient tool at reduced opacity matched to the rest of the background. The gradient tool works ok w/o dodging first as well. I'm sure there are plenty of ways to do it.
sparkie1263
10-21-2009, 06:24 PM
Nice job I might have to give that a try.

Thanks

Frank
Csae
10-21-2009, 06:55 PM
Nice photo btw.
dr4gon
10-21-2009, 07:06 PM
looks ok, could be better. try the patch tool next time ;).
JMWallace
10-21-2009, 09:57 PM
I don't find it all that distracting and it seems to actually draw you more toward the main subject. Nice capture by the way!
adam75south
10-22-2009, 07:01 AM
yea i like the original the way it is.
TeddTucker
10-22-2009, 08:59 AM
hey thanks for the assistance. With a little practice - the clone stamp tool worked great. Sorry to sidetrack but how come when I posted the picture on here it didn't look nearly as vibrant or sharp as the original? Can someone recommend a resource for the correct way to publish photos?