I really wasn't looking for automated tools. There are a number of techniques that one may use in PS that go beyond the simple use of clone, healing brush, and patch tool. I was hoping there might be some options I'd overlooked or am not familiar with, like Katrin Eismann's "Float and Move" technique (which is pretty difficult and time consuming on this particular image) or the relatively obscure "Healing with a Pattern" technique, which I couldn't get to work worth a damn on this particular image.
It's a tricky bit of work since I'm not well skilled, and the need to preserve fine detail and match grain patterns precludes a lot of options. You should see what the entire image looks like! Anyway, this puppy better be worth it ... well, it is for me because I'm learning and because I like the photo on several levels. Shel > [Original Message] > From: Patrick Genovese <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I agree with Jostien, I don't think that you're going to get better > results using any automated tools.
