This is a handy yet simple tutorial that demonstrates the use of cloning.
From the articles intro:
This tutorial will teach you how to remove those annyoing powerlines while leaving the original image un-touched. I have to say I find myself using this removal technique on many landscape images, very usefull indeed. This techiniaue takes about 10 minutes to completey remove any traces of powerlines, but again it depends on the amount of lines
The 8 Basic Steps of Image Editing
Matt LeClair has posted a nice little list of basic steps of Image editting. It’s pretty simple but it’s helpful for beginniners:
Step 1: Crop, Rotate & Scale
Step 2: Fix Scratches & Dust using the Clone Tool
Step 3: Expand the Tonal Range using Levels
Step 4: Add Contrast using Curves
Step 5: Adjust Midtones using Curves
Step 6: Adjust Color using Curves
Step 7: Improve Sharpness using Unsharp Mask
Step 8: Compare
Visit the site for detailed tutorials on each step
I love looking at all these examples of retouching photographs. We’ve posted a few before as well.
Xbox 360 Rings – Tutorials – GreyCobra.com
Here is a detailed tutorial that takes you step by step to form the following image:
It is a nice tutorial if you want to get aquainted with:
I like this 🙂 It’s very simple with professional level results.