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Jan 13, 2023 08:56:39   #
wildweasel
 
Smart Photo Editor

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Jan 13, 2023 09:07:35   #
alamodoso
 
This was done with Affinity Photo...just a quick fix of 3 minutes



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Jan 13, 2023 09:24:30   #
SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA
 
pithydoug wrote:
Agree completely. You may even find you will sell more photos at the craft sales to compensate for the $10 a month. Find someone like Anthony Morganti videos on youtube and watch them.


After seeing his video on soft proofing I decided I didn’t need to see any more of him. He has absolutely no concept.

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Jan 13, 2023 09:35:24   #
Lucian Loc: From Wales, living in Ohio
 
EkingbirdRI wrote:
I am a birder and because of this hobby I picked up on photography as I'm sure many do or have. I don't have major computer knowledge, I'm old school at 66 years but can get by (better than my husband). I have been printing some of my bird/landscape pictures and selling them at craft shows. I don't have the $$ to buy a professional photo editing program and I doubt I could teach myself, and don't have that much time, even if I did. So my question is, if anyone has tried, the free software (Gimp, Paint.net, etc.) available which would be the easiest to learn to do things like removing unwanted items, or changing a background. I search online but it is hard to tell without actually trying it, so I figured it would be more helpful to myself to ask experts. I like asking experienced people as I find you usually can learn just as much if not more. I don't really post alot here but I do read alot of the info everyone shares, and I appreciate it all. Just for an example the photo here I would like to remove the chain. TIA
I am a birder and because of this hobby I picked u... (show quote)


Here is your chain removed, though I left the top hook for you to see where it was attached. Now do remember, that whether the software is free, or you have to pay for it, it is only as good as the person using it. Therefore, free or not, there is still going to be a lot of work to do a job well, compared to a quick and dirty approach. To be honest, many people don't even notice a well done and a poorly done job in photoshop, because they are not looking to see what was done or removed or added. Of course, if I was being paid for this, I would continue to work on it more, but this one is good enough for government work!



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Jan 13, 2023 10:02:17   #
FL Streetrodder
 
Gimp and Irfanview are two free editing programs that I have used over the years with good results, but they both can be a bit tricky to learn although there are some online tutorials. Personally, my go to editing program is an older version of Photoshop Elements (PSE 10) that I purchased as a previously owned licensed version for less than $25. It continues to serve me well and allows me to process photos shot in the Raw mode that I generally shoot in. There are many excellent online tutorials and books available for the many versions of Elements.

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Jan 13, 2023 10:06:22   #
photoman43
 
EkingbirdRI wrote:
I am a birder and because of this hobby I picked up on photography as I'm sure many do or have. I don't have major computer knowledge, I'm old school at 66 years but can get by (better than my husband). I have been printing some of my bird/landscape pictures and selling them at craft shows. I don't have the $$ to buy a professional photo editing program and I doubt I could teach myself, and don't have that much time, even if I did. So my question is, if anyone has tried, the free software (Gimp, Paint.net, etc.) available which would be the easiest to learn to do things like removing unwanted items, or changing a background. I search online but it is hard to tell without actually trying it, so I figured it would be more helpful to myself to ask experts. I like asking experienced people as I find you usually can learn just as much if not more. I don't really post alot here but I do read alot of the info everyone shares, and I appreciate it all. Just for an example the photo here I would like to remove the chain. TIA
I am a birder and because of this hobby I picked u... (show quote)


If you shoot with Nikon cameras, use their free software, Nikon NX Studio. Canon has a free program too and Sony might have one too.

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Jan 13, 2023 10:25:49   #
Wasabi
 
Drip Dry McFleye wrote:
Consider Adobe Photoshop Elements. It is the software I started out with back in 2014. I had no experience what so ever other than a brief use of Picasa (free on line at the time but now defunct). Elements will do everything you mentioned and a lot more. A whole lot more. It can be purchased for around $49-$59 when it is on sale. You own it. There are no monthly fees. The downside is that there are never any updates for new cameras, etc. Lack of updates have never been an issue for me. I did purchase Elements 2021 when it came out just to get the latest improvements. The name "Elements" seems to give people the idea that it's not all that powerful of an editor but it is, in fact, very robustly capable. There are plenty of good books and tutorial videos on line to help in learning to use it and you can get your original image back if you don't like what you've done. It's worth looking into.
Consider Adobe Photoshop Elements. It is the softw... (show quote)



This is good advice. Elements 22 and 23 will also remove objects and change backgrounds

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Jan 13, 2023 10:26:15   #
bobfitz Loc: Kendall-Miami, Florida
 
Debbie,

I have not heard of the software you mentioned. I highly recommend Adobe Photoshop Subscription. I have been using Photoshop since 1992 and now at age 80 I have the subscription for just under $10.00 a month. For that price you get Photoshop, Lightroom and Rush. You have lifetime upgrades and updates as well. This software package includes a great many tutorials that take you from the beginner to very skilled level in a very short time. Whatever you decide to do I wish you the best of luck. I also love your Woodpecker photo.

Bob

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Jan 13, 2023 10:38:12   #
gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast
 
I would recommend Adobe's Photoshop Elements. It’s a good value at about $70. Easy to learn with Quick, Guided, and Expert editing modes. Has a powerful data base that keeps track of where your photos and their edits are located. Can process RAW, JPEG, and other formats. You could clone that chain out of the photo, replacing it with adjacent pixels.

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Jan 13, 2023 10:40:01   #
JimBart Loc: Western Michigan
 
Just thinking…. Have you tried the free simple programs that come with your computer… ie windows or macs have their own post processing. In addition your camera brand may offer free post processing programs. I know Nikon and Cannon do. I use Nikon studio
One thing that hasn’t been addressed is whatever program you get should be able to process jpg and raw or nef files. If not you may be in trouble. Good luck on your choice

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Jan 13, 2023 10:47:31   #
foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC
 
bobfitz wrote:
Debbie,

I have not heard of the software you mentioned. I highly recommend Adobe Photoshop Subscription. I have been using Photoshop since 1992 and now at age 80 I have the subscription for just under $10.00 a month. For that price you get Photoshop, Lightroom and Rush. You have lifetime upgrades and updates as well. This software package includes a great many tutorials that take you from the beginner to very skilled level in a very short time. Whatever you decide to do I wish you the best of luck. I also love your Woodpecker photo.

Bob
Debbie, br br I have not heard of the software yo... (show quote)


Hey Bob,

Do yourself a favor. when you are answering someone's post click on "Quote Reply". That will show us exactly who's message you are replying to.

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Jan 13, 2023 10:53:13   #
foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC
 
For beginners, the only good tutorial is one in which the tutor doesn't assume the "student" already knows a lot. I find that they try to skip ahead too soon. Why not pic a photo and then process it one step at a time. Plus they talk SOO fast and move the cursor around like they are playing a damn game.

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Jan 13, 2023 10:58:38   #
Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan
 
alamodoso wrote:
This was done with Affinity Photo...just a quick fix of 3 minutes


Great work. And nice shot of this female red-bellied woodpecker.

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Jan 13, 2023 10:59:05   #
Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan
 
Lucian wrote:
Here is your chain removed, though I left the top hook for you to see where it was attached. Now do remember, that whether the software is free, or you have to pay for it, it is only as good as the person using it. Therefore, free or not, there is still going to be a lot of work to do a job well, compared to a quick and dirty approach. To be honest, many people don't even notice a well done and a poorly done job in photoshop, because they are not looking to see what was done or removed or added. Of course, if I was being paid for this, I would continue to work on it more, but this one is good enough for government work!
Here is your chain removed, though I left the top ... (show quote)


Excellent work guys.

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Jan 13, 2023 11:45:41   #
JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington
 
A friend recommended Affinity Photo. I just checked their website and it is on sale right now for $40.99.

The friend said it can do similar edits to Lightroom. I am not sure about the Library and key word functionality.

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