I saved the original scan and also worked on a duplicate layer in the copy. However, I see I managed to do additional clone stamping on the spot removal layer. I did this over a year ago, so the file is long since closed and the spot removal will have to be done over whenever I get back to it, so I may just do it over from the original scan. I'm attaching a JPEG of the background layer so you can see the problem. I was trying to get rid of those streaks and cloned grass from above and below them, but the repetitive pattern didn't look good.
work on a blank layer and make sure the "sample" option is set for "current layer and below".
I can create a blank layer (Layer>New), but don't know how to set the "sample" option. I've been using the healing brush and spot healing brush on duplicate layers which can then be turned off or deleted.
It has more problems than dirt and scratches, but it's defnitely adorable, and what's surrounding her isn't all that important. Therefore, you don't have to worry too much about it.
How would you handle those horizontal strips of light across the picture? Oh I see. You would use the Patch tool. I've never used it and couldn't really follow its use in Eismann's book when working with another photo. I'll have to try it on this one and see if I can figure it out.
