With the wire cloned out, and the pole left in, the photo looks incomplete as the wire just stops at the top of the pole. This is not natural and will be noticed by viewers. I like the original version. If the wire bothers you, you might try lightening the wire a bit so it is less noticeable (more like a silver wire than a black one). The pole, the car etc just make the photo realistic. It gives the old house a grittier feel. If you want a prettier scene, by all means, return when there isn't a car in the way and reshoot it (if you can).

This is one of my favourite old houses in the area. I spoke with the owner at length who gave me permission to take the pic and she explained that the house is an old 'Queenslander' which she moved onto the property some years ago. I tried to photograph it numerous times in the Summer but the light never seemed right, but today I got what I was after. My problem, however is the powerpole on the left. The pole being there provides a balance which I like so I am keen to retain it. But the small section of black wire going from the pole I am not sure about. In a way I like it because it implies a continuation of the pic outside the frame but in another way it could be a distraction as it just sort of sticks into the frame. Its easy enough to clone out but I am in two minds. Be interested in any input to this or any other aspect of the pic.

Hope you like it.

Peter