Getting to grips with Photoshop

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I started my photography quest a few months ago. This involved taking pictures and buying a DSLR at 1st but i then became interested in the processing side also. As ive never used any of these programs previously its a slow process but i seem to be making progress. I can do stuff like rotating horizons and the basics quite easily but some of what in my mind is slightly more advanced frequently leaves my brain if i do it once then dont try it for a week or so:o. Anyway a while back i posted some pics of the North East Coast and one photo inparticular was spoilt by some nasty shadows on the beach. This was highlighted by a few people so that would be my test......

Before.
TynemouthPool-1.jpg

Other than the shadows there was also a ferry, yacht and a bouy in the sea which were distracting so i removed them aswell. For this process i used the clone stamp tool then the quick selection tool to put a straight line across the sea as i kept eating into either the sea or sky when removing the boat. Abit like putting masking tape on a skirting board while painting the wall to me:)

After.
TynemouthPoolHorizonSorted.jpg


Any comments or advice are welcome....
Phil
 
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The beach looks very unnatural in the edit....
 
The beach looks very unnatural in the edit....

I see what you mean. That said the section closest to the bottom of the screen is how it was and that looks similar where the tide has went out and left the water under the sand drying out creating the darker patches. I'll keep trying and as i mentioned this is me trying to learn how to do these processes.
Thanks for the feedback, Phil
 
I had a quick 5 min go for you on PS just on the beach, you have the skyline down so I just left that,

what do you think?

repost.jpg


Not saying better or worse thats over to you :D
 
I had a quick 5 min go for you on PS just on the beach, you have the skyline down so I just left that,

what do you think?

repost.jpg


Not saying better or worse thats over to you :D

Cheers Peter, i think that definitely looks better and more natural. It seems a good type of photo for me to learn on which was why i chose it.
 
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