Greenguy33 Loc: Rhode Island

What steps do I take to get rid of the foreground branch and leaves in this picture? I am very, very new to Ps and I am struggling with Ps.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Love the image!

I have Photoshop Elements, but imagine is same: spot healing brush on the stem, and clone tool on the leaves. Have you tried those tools yet? Different sized brushes and hardness/softness to help blend.

With the leaves you could do a combination of covering with both rocks and water.

Here is one tutorial, but there are many through Google search:
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/03/30/the-ultimate-guide-to-cloning-in-photoshop/

Searcher Loc: Kent, England

IN Photoshop, select the foliage loosely using the Lasso tool, feather the selection about 10 pixels, then go to Edit > Fill and choose Content Aware on the drop down. Click OK and its done.

Greenguy33 Loc: Rhode Island

Thanks Linda. Ps is like an entirely different language to me. I'm not sure if I need to start by opening a new layer, or starting as a "smart object" (whatever that is?).

Greenguy33 Loc: Rhode Island

Thanks Searcher.
I think this is how I will learn Ps, but getting help on one topic at a time with very helpful people like yourself.
Thanks! :thumbup:

Ka2azman Loc: Tucson, Az

Thanks for the link.

Greenguy33 Loc: Rhode Island

Silly question...Where is the OK button?
Everything else worked great!

Searcher Loc: Kent, England

Photoshop CC (Not Elements)
After you have selected Fill in the Edit menu, a small dialogue opens

Contents: Content-Aware
Colour adaption
Mode Normal
Opacity 100%
Check Preserve transparency

The OK button is on the top right of the dialogue

Weddingguy Loc: British Columbia - Canada

If you re-post the image and click on "store original", I am sure there are several here that would be happy to show you how it its done.

Bob1190 Loc: Hatboro, PA

Lasso tool. then edit,fill, content aware.

Greenguy33 Loc: Rhode Island

Thanks! So, I don't need to add a layer? I am still trying to figure out why and when to add a layer.
Thanks to everyone for the assistance! :thumbup:

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

What!! you think I did not know how to use the clone brush properly??? I have been cloning for years.. oh oh...wrong!! Ka2azman, guide reference was an OH!-Crap,, moment.. years ago I just started cobbling and continued without ever educating self or being educated. Thank you Ka2azman. Printed the guide out and will read and practice. The more I know the less I find that I really know.

I would only add to that the trick of doing a horizontal flip and then doing a tilt if needed (example) to clone in hair to the "other side" of the face.

kubota king Loc: NW , Pa.

With some time and taking what others tell you . And learning a few tweaks of what they tell you on your own by experimenting . You can achieve many things .I always look for ways to improve on what others show can be done , and with less steps or different steps . Although I have been using PS for about 12 yrs or more . I am still learning as I try to become even better at what I do and try even more different things with PS .I try to make changes look as perfect as I can . Even a simple thing like removing these branches , or something very difficult . You have to want it bad enough to be willing to take as long as it takes to learn . Don't get up set because PS looks overwhelming . It does take time to learn . Don't try to watch a million PS videos on youtube all at once . When you have a photo that you want to change something . Then go to youtube , type in the question , and just watch videos on how to do what you want . In the long run , you will be glad you stuck it out . I am posting a sample of what you posted and what can be done that looks pretty real or something you will be satisfied with .Tommy

Greenguy33 Loc: Rhode Island

Thanks Tommy! :thumbup:

larryzplace Loc: Elk Grove Village Illinois

Just a quick fix In the new Photoshop elements 13... loosely select the area to be fixed... Edit---Fill--- make sure content aware selected...
For the people that don't have the full photoshop... One of the new features in elements....

Fixed In Pse 13